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

✓ 925 Iowa DNR records · verified 2026-08-24

25 ftmedian well depth
18 ft–32 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Monroe County, Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in Monroe County is 25 ft, based on 841 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 18 ft and 32 ft; 90% are shallower than 46 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 30 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Monroe 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.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 762 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 7 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 8

Who drills wells in Monroe County?

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

DrillerWells since 2016
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GINGERICH,KLINT - 26393

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