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Buena Vista County, Iowa: well depth, owners & drilling cost
✓ 2,479 Iowa DNR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Buena Vista County, Iowa?
The median drilled well depth in Buena Vista County is 74 ft, based on 2,380 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 245 ft; 90% are shallower than 370 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 245 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Buena Vista County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 74 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,850–$4,810; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,440–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Buena Vista County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the well records Iowa drillers file with the DNR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| WERNIMONT,GARY - 6669 | 24 |
| SCHEIBER,BRADY - 11512 | 20 |
| STRAND,MICHAEL - 5350 | 15 |
| STEECE,LARRY - 5273 | 8 |
| MIDDENDORFF,CRAIG - 4021 | 2 |
| * Unknown, - | 2 |
| MADSEN,MATTHEW - 11805 | 2 |
| BEEMER,GUY - 7278 | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Buena Vista County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Storm Lake (50588) — 386 wells, median 50 ft
- Albert City (50510) — 381 wells, median 151 ft
- Newell (50568) — 349 wells, median 86 ft
- Truesdale (50592) — 238 wells, median 91 ft
- Alta (51002) — 222 wells, median 60 ft
- Rembrandt (50576) — 210 wells, median 65 ft
- Marathon (50565) — 208 wells, median 85 ft
- Sioux Rapids (50585) — 197 wells, median 42 ft
- Linn Grove (51033) — 187 wells, median 62 ft
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.