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Ely, IA (52227): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 421 Iowa DNR records · Linn County

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

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How deep are wells in and around Ely (52227), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ely (52227) is 195 ft, based on 314 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 330 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ely (52227)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 195 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,875–$12,675; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,700–$19,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ely (52227)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 38 50–100 ft 32 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 49 200–300 ft 103 300–400 ft 35 400–600 ft 17 600+ ft 0
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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.