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

✓ 28,413 IDNR records · verified 2026-06-30

61 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–96 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (24,881 tests)

How deep are wells in Elkhart County, Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in Elkhart County is 61 ft, based on 27,946 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 45 ft and 96 ft; 90% are shallower than 137 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 63 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 63 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,575–$4,095; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,780–$6,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Elkhart County?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–32 ft), from 27,544 measurements.

How much water do wells in Elkhart County produce?

The median tested yield is 40 gpm (middle half: 25 gpm–60 gpm), from 24,881 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9,025 50–100 ft 12,314 100–150 ft 4,577 150–200 ft 1,416 200–300 ft 556 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 28
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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.