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Independence, IA (50644): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 750 Iowa DNR records · Buchanan County

135 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–170 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Independence (50644), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Independence (50644) is 135 ft, based on 701 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Independence (50644)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 135 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,375–$8,775; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,100–$13,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Independence (50644)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 57 50–100 ft 111 100–150 ft 221 150–200 ft 212 200–300 ft 92 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.