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Elkhart, IN (46516): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,797 IDNR records · Elkhart County

50 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–70 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (1,621 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elkhart (46516), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elkhart (46516) is 50 ft, based on 1,760 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 70 ft; 90% are shallower than 110 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elkhart (46516)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elkhart (46516)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–20 ft), from 1,735 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 840 50–100 ft 693 100–150 ft 213 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.