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Sheldahl, IA (50243): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 52 Iowa DNR records · Polk County

160 ftmedian well depth
92 ft–231 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sheldahl (50243), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sheldahl (50243) is 160 ft, based on 49 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 92 ft and 231 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sheldahl (50243)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sheldahl (50243)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 6 600+ 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.