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

✓ 135 CWI records · Faribault County

140 ftmedian well depth
116 ft–205 fttypical depth range
36 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (129 tests)

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

The median drilled well depth in Wells (56097) is 140 ft, based on 135 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 116 ft and 205 ft; 90% are shallower than 270 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 168 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,200–$10,920; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,080–$16,800. 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 36 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–72 ft), from 119 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 63 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 1
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Part of Faribault 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.