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Barnum, IA (50518): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 207 Iowa DNR records · Webster County

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

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How deep are wells in and around Barnum (50518), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Barnum (50518) is 80 ft, based on 201 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 45 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 280 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Barnum (50518)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Barnum (50518)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 58 50–100 ft 53 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 21 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 7 600+ ft 9
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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.