Indiana Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

✓ 424 IDNR records · verified 2026-06-30

50 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–82 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (197 tests)

How deep are wells in Dearborn County, Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in Dearborn County is 50 ft, based on 397 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 35 ft and 82 ft; 90% are shallower than 127 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Dearborn County?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–26 ft), from 254 measurements.

How much water do wells in Dearborn County produce?

The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–200 gpm), from 197 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 193 50–100 ft 128 100–150 ft 45 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 12
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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.