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

✓ 373 CWI records · Watonwan County

156 ftmedian well depth
89 ft–199 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
70 gpmmedian yield (340 tests)

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

The median drilled well depth in James (56081) is 156 ft, based on 372 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 89 ft and 199 ft; 90% are shallower than 238 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 169 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,225–$10,985; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,140–$16,900. 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 239 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 94 100–150 ft 61 150–200 ft 108 200–300 ft 77 300–400 ft 10 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 1
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Part of Watonwan County well records.

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.