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Algona, IA (50511): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 765 Iowa DNR records · Kossuth County

180 ftmedian well depth
137 ft–215 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Algona (50511), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Algona (50511) is 180 ft, based on 704 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 137 ft and 215 ft; 90% are shallower than 254 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Algona (50511)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Algona (50511)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 30 50–100 ft 58 100–150 ft 128 150–200 ft 205 200–300 ft 255 300–400 ft 25 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 0
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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.