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Merrill, IA (51038): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 262 Iowa DNR records · Plymouth County

183 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–270 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Merrill (51038), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Merrill (51038) is 183 ft, based on 236 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 50 ft and 270 ft; 90% are shallower than 394 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Merrill (51038)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 183 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,575–$11,895; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,980–$18,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Merrill (51038)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 54 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 31 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 60 300–400 ft 29 400–600 ft 22 600+ 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.