Indiana Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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Newton County, Indiana: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,618 IDNR records · verified 2026-06-30

50 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–117 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,237 tests)

How deep are wells in Newton County, Indiana?

The median drilled well depth in Newton County is 50 ft, based on 1,527 wells with recorded depths in the state IDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 117 ft; 90% are shallower than 203 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Newton County?

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 Newton County?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 7 ft–20 ft), from 1,416 measurements.

How much water do wells in Newton County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–40 gpm), from 1,237 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 741 50–100 ft 345 100–150 ft 169 150–200 ft 106 200–300 ft 75 300–400 ft 29 400–600 ft 44 600+ ft 18
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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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.