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Michigan City, IN (46361): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 164 IDNR records · Laporte County

73 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–105 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (107 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Michigan City (46361), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Michigan City (46361) is 73 ft, based on 151 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 35 ft and 105 ft; 90% are shallower than 157 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Michigan City (46361)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 73 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,825–$4,745; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,380–$7,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Michigan City (46361)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–28 ft), from 111 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 57 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.