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Houghton, IA (52631): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 229 Iowa DNR records · Lee County

60 ftmedian well depth
33 ft–140 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Houghton (52631), Iowa?

The median drilled well depth in and around Houghton (52631) is 60 ft, based on 226 wells with recorded depths in the state Iowa DNR database. Half fall between 33 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 298 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Houghton (52631)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Houghton (52631)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 89 50–100 ft 47 100–150 ft 42 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 19 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.