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Peterson, IA (51047): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 115 Iowa DNR records · Clay County

67 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–359 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Peterson (51047), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Peterson (51047) is 67 ft, based on 114 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 30 ft and 359 ft; 90% are shallower than 441 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Peterson (51047)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 67 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,675–$4,355; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,020–$6,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Peterson (51047)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 48 50–100 ft 18 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 24 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 1
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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.