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Ghent, MN (56239): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 59 CWI records · Lyon County

95 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–138 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (47 tests)

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How deep are wells in Ghent (56239), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Ghent (56239) is 95 ft, based on 59 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 62 ft and 138 ft; 90% are shallower than 201 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Ghent (56239)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 95 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,375–$6,175; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,700–$9,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Ghent (56239)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–28 ft), from 52 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.