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Cottonwood, MN (56229): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 144 CWI records · Lyon County

147 ftmedian well depth
99 ft–175 fttypical depth range
34 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (106 tests)

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How deep are wells in Cottonwood (56229), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Cottonwood (56229) is 147 ft, based on 144 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 99 ft and 175 ft; 90% are shallower than 230 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Cottonwood (56229)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 147 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,675–$9,555; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,820–$14,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Cottonwood (56229)?

The median static water level is 34 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–41 ft), from 129 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 29 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 44 200–300 ft 19 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 2
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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.