Indiana Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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Blackford County, Indiana: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 829 IDNR records · verified 2026-06-30

117 ftmedian well depth
89 ft–167 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (713 tests)

How deep are wells in Blackford County, Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in Blackford County is 117 ft, based on 825 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 89 ft and 167 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Blackford County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 117 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,925–$7,605; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,020–$11,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Blackford County?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–50 ft), from 743 measurements.

How much water do wells in Blackford County produce?

The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–50 gpm), from 713 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 23 50–100 ft 262 100–150 ft 289 150–200 ft 117 200–300 ft 110 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 10
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Method: medians computed from IDNR records (filed water-well records from the Indiana DNR Division of Water (the public dataset carries no well-use code, so all records are included); depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.