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Gary, IN (46406): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 89 IDNR records · Lake County

45 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–68 fttypical depth range
6 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (59 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Gary (46406), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Gary (46406) is 45 ft, based on 76 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 30 ft and 68 ft; 90% are shallower than 195 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Gary (46406)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 45 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,125–$2,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,700–$4,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Gary (46406)?

The median static water level is 6 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–18 ft), from 70 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 51 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.