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Ruthven, IA (51358): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 252 Iowa DNR records · Palo Alto County

100 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–235 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ruthven (51358), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ruthven (51358) is 100 ft, based on 239 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 50 ft and 235 ft; 90% are shallower than 406 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ruthven (51358)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ruthven (51358)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 56 50–100 ft 56 100–150 ft 41 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 22 400–600 ft 26 600+ 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.