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Newport, IN (47966): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 151 IDNR records · Parke County

118 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–160 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (77 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newport (47966), Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newport (47966) is 118 ft, based on 142 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half fall between 72 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 210 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newport (47966)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 118 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,950–$7,670; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,080–$11,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Newport (47966)?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–69 ft), from 126 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 42 150–200 ft 24 200–300 ft 19 300–400 ft 3 400–600 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.