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Chesterton, IN (46304): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,923 IDNR records · Porter County

65 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–88 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (1,527 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chesterton (46304), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chesterton (46304) is 65 ft, based on 1,908 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 45 ft and 88 ft; 90% are shallower than 110 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chesterton (46304)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chesterton (46304)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–37 ft), from 1,701 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 561 50–100 ft 1,040 100–150 ft 254 150–200 ft 40 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 4
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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.