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Fort Dodge, IA (50501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 750 Iowa DNR records · Webster County

130 ftmedian well depth
46 ft–265 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fort Dodge (50501), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fort Dodge (50501) is 130 ft, based on 728 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 46 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 437 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fort Dodge (50501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fort Dodge (50501)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 186 50–100 ft 108 100–150 ft 83 150–200 ft 65 200–300 ft 122 300–400 ft 64 400–600 ft 78 600+ ft 22
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Method: medians computed from Iowa DNR records (Iowa DNR Well Information System records, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, dewatering, injection and closed-loop geothermal wells excluded); depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.