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Indianapolis, IN (46256): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 576 IDNR records · Marion County

127 ftmedian well depth
101 ft–148 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (379 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Indianapolis (46256), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Indianapolis (46256) is 127 ft, based on 552 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 101 ft and 148 ft; 90% are shallower than 173 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Indianapolis (46256)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 127 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,175–$8,255; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,620–$12,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Indianapolis (46256)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–85 ft), from 470 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 18 50–100 ft 112 100–150 ft 286 150–200 ft 97 200–300 ft 20 300–400 ft 17 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 2
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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.