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Nelson, MN (56355): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 189 CWI records · Douglas County

95 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–112 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (177 tests)

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How deep are wells in Nelson (56355), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Nelson (56355) is 95 ft, based on 189 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 72 ft and 112 ft; 90% are shallower than 143 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Nelson (56355)?

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 Nelson (56355)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–30 ft), from 156 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 101 100–150 ft 64 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.