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Ely, MN (55731): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,397 CWI records · St. Louis County

265 ftmedian well depth
142 ft–325 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (593 tests)

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How deep are wells in Ely (55731), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Ely (55731) is 265 ft, based on 1,395 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 142 ft and 325 ft; 90% are shallower than 325 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Ely (55731)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 305 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,625–$19,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,300–$30,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Ely (55731)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 11 ft–25 ft), from 759 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 81 50–100 ft 156 100–150 ft 139 150–200 ft 117 200–300 ft 269 300–400 ft 591 400–600 ft 41 600+ ft 1
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Method: medians computed from CWI records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, public/community supply, commercial, industrial) — monitoring, observation, test, injection, heat-pump and environmental boreholes excluded; 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.