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Forbes, MN (55738): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 121 CWI records · St. Louis County

82 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–135 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (83 tests)

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How deep are wells in Forbes (55738), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Forbes (55738) is 82 ft, based on 120 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 42 ft and 135 ft; 90% are shallower than 172 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Forbes (55738)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 82 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,050–$5,330; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,920–$8,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Forbes (55738)?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 7 ft–21 ft), from 91 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 34 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.