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Wells, MN (56097): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 184 CWI records · Faribault County

137 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–184 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (175 tests)

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How deep are wells in Wells (56097), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Wells (56097) is 137 ft, based on 184 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 120 ft and 184 ft; 90% are shallower than 276 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Wells (56097)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 137 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,425–$8,905; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,220–$13,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Wells (56097)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–67 ft), from 165 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 8 100–150 ft 91 150–200 ft 39 200–300 ft 34 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.