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Cresco, IA (52136): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 855 Iowa DNR records · Howard County

145 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–276 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Cresco (52136), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Cresco (52136) is 145 ft, based on 818 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 85 ft and 276 ft; 90% are shallower than 380 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Cresco (52136)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Cresco (52136)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 112 50–100 ft 142 100–150 ft 161 150–200 ft 98 200–300 ft 116 300–400 ft 114 400–600 ft 64 600+ ft 11
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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.