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Elkader, IA (52043): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 277 Iowa DNR records · Clayton County

250 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–400 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elkader (52043), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elkader (52043) is 250 ft, based on 259 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 160 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 510 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elkader (52043)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elkader (52043)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 19 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 17 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 75 300–400 ft 44 400–600 ft 55 600+ ft 12
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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.