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Buffalo Center, IA (50424): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 195 Iowa DNR records · Winnebago County

160 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–185 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Buffalo Center (50424), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Buffalo Center (50424) is 160 ft, based on 186 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 140 ft and 185 ft; 90% are shallower than 219 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Buffalo Center (50424)?

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 Buffalo Center (50424)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 41 150–200 ft 92 200–300 ft 31 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.