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Indianapolis, IN (46229): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,023 IDNR records · Marion County

150 ftmedian well depth
95 ft–198 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (770 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Indianapolis (46229), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Indianapolis (46229) is 150 ft, based on 985 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 95 ft and 198 ft; 90% are shallower than 230 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Indianapolis (46229)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Indianapolis (46229)?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–60 ft), from 894 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 54 50–100 ft 215 100–150 ft 209 150–200 ft 276 200–300 ft 206 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 1
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.