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Fairbanks, IN (47849): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 240 IDNR records · Sullivan County

60 ftmedian well depth
41 ft–150 fttypical depth range
13 ftmedian static water level
4 gpmmedian yield (56 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fairbanks (47849), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fairbanks (47849) is 60 ft, based on 181 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 41 ft and 150 ft; 90% are shallower than 182 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fairbanks (47849)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fairbanks (47849)?

The median static water level is 13 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–20 ft), from 109 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 70 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 25 150–200 ft 31 200–300 ft 14 300–400 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.