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Iowa City, IA (52246): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 209 Iowa DNR records · Johnson County

180 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–373 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Iowa City (52246), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Iowa City (52246) is 180 ft, based on 198 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 100 ft and 373 ft; 90% are shallower than 462 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Iowa City (52246)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Iowa City (52246)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 25 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 47 600+ 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.