Ames, IA Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
150 ft
Cost / Foot
$22–$52
Total Project
$5,400
vs. National Avg
28% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Ames, IA Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,200–$5,200 | $7,000–$10,000 | $8,400 |
| 150 ft | $3,300–$7,800 | $8,500–$13,000 | $10,600 |
| 200 ft | $4,400–$10,400 | $10,000–$16,000 | $12,800 |
| 300 ft | $6,600–$15,600 | $13,000–$22,000 | $17,200 |
| 400 ft | $8,800–$20,800 | $16,000–$28,000 | $21,600 |
| 500 ft | $11,000–$26,000 | $19,000–$34,000 | $26,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Ames area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Ames, IA
Central Iowa Des Moines Lobe glacial terrain; Skunk River valley alluvial aquifer and Jordan Sandstone bedrock aquifer at depth
The average residential well in Ames is 150 feet deep and costs approximately $5,400 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $22 to $52 per foot, which is 28% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Ames area is the Jordan / Cambrian-Ordovician Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Story County well permit; Iowa DNR; $25-$50
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