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Elma, IA (50628): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 598 Iowa DNR records · Howard County

138 ftmedian well depth
82 ft–180 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elma (50628), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elma (50628) is 138 ft, based on 565 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 82 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 218 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elma (50628)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 138 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,450–$8,970; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,280–$13,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elma (50628)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 77 50–100 ft 93 100–150 ft 136 150–200 ft 163 200–300 ft 91 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.