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Ames, IA (50012): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 170 Iowa DNR records · Story County

179 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–300 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ames (50012), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ames (50012) is 179 ft, based on 160 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 373 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ames (50012)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 179 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,475–$11,635; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,740–$17,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ames (50012)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 29 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 5
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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.