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Minden, IA (51553): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 142 Iowa DNR records · Pottawattamie County

70 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–151 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Minden (51553), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Minden (51553) is 70 ft, based on 137 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 151 ft; 90% are shallower than 236 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Minden (51553)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Minden (51553)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 40 50–100 ft 33 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 6 400–600 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.