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James, MN (56081): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 390 CWI records · Watonwan County

156 ftmedian well depth
88 ft–198 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
70 gpmmedian yield (353 tests)

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How deep are wells in James (56081), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in James (56081) is 156 ft, based on 389 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 88 ft and 198 ft; 90% are shallower than 237 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in James (56081)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 156 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,900–$10,140; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,360–$15,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in James (56081)?

The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–38 ft), from 254 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 99 100–150 ft 63 150–200 ft 114 200–300 ft 79 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 5 600+ 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.