Indiana Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

✓ 2,541 IDNR records · verified 2026-06-30

195 ftmedian well depth
90 ft–275 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (954 tests)

How deep are wells in Daviess County, Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in Daviess County is 195 ft, based on 2,499 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 90 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 340 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 370 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 370 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,250–$24,050; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,200–$37,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Daviess County?

The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–60 ft), from 845 measurements.

How much water do wells in Daviess County produce?

The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–30 gpm), from 954 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 303 50–100 ft 363 100–150 ft 344 150–200 ft 257 200–300 ft 766 300–400 ft 362 400–600 ft 83 600+ ft 21
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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.