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Thornton, IA (50479): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 167 Iowa DNR records · Cerro Gordo County

140 ftmedian well depth
93 ft–170 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Thornton (50479), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Thornton (50479) is 140 ft, based on 166 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 93 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 330 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Thornton (50479)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Thornton (50479)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 44 150–200 ft 43 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 21 400–600 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.