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Defiance, IA (51527): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 155 Iowa DNR records · Shelby County

40 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–55 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Defiance (51527), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Defiance (51527) is 40 ft, based on 138 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 30 ft and 55 ft; 90% are shallower than 74 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Defiance (51527)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Defiance (51527)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 93 50–100 ft 36 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.