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Adams County, Iowa: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 495 Iowa DNR records · verified 2026-10-19

30 ftmedian well depth
20 ft–40 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian depth since 2016

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How deep are wells in Adams County, Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in Adams County is 30 ft, based on 275 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 20 ft and 40 ft; 90% are shallower than 60 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 30 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Adams County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 30 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $750–$1,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,800–$3,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 228 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 1

Who drills wells in Adams County?

Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well records Iowa drillers file with the DNR.

DrillerWells since 2016
ROLLINS,PAUL - 48094
* Unknown3
* Unknown, -2
Brockhouse Well & Pump Co.1

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Well records by ZIP code in Adams County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.