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Detroit Lakes, MN (56501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,881 CWI records · Becker County

89 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–148 fttypical depth range
27 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (2,769 tests)

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How deep are wells in Detroit Lakes (56501), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Detroit Lakes (56501) is 89 ft, based on 2,878 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 61 ft and 148 ft; 90% are shallower than 199 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Detroit Lakes (56501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 82 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,050–$5,330; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,920–$8,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Detroit Lakes (56501)?

The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–49 ft), from 1,747 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 123 50–100 ft 1,488 100–150 ft 557 150–200 ft 424 200–300 ft 259 300–400 ft 26 400–600 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.