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Columbus, IN (47203): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 434 IDNR records · Bartholomew County

70 ftmedian well depth
57 ft–98 fttypical depth range
28 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (244 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (47203), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (47203) is 70 ft, based on 418 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 57 ft and 98 ft; 90% are shallower than 125 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (47203)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (47203)?

The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–40 ft), from 391 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 57 50–100 ft 260 100–150 ft 87 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.