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Rochester, MN (55904): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 936 CWI records · Olmsted County

280 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–400 fttypical depth range
46 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (498 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rochester (55904), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rochester (55904) is 280 ft, based on 899 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 200 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rochester (55904)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rochester (55904)?

The median static water level is 46 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 0 ft–140 ft), from 774 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 55 100–150 ft 55 150–200 ft 98 200–300 ft 261 300–400 ft 184 400–600 ft 186 600+ ft 46
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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.