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Bluffton, MN (56518): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 167 CWI records · Otter Tail County

105 ftmedian well depth
81 ft–172 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (159 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bluffton (56518), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bluffton (56518) is 105 ft, based on 167 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 81 ft and 172 ft; 90% are shallower than 212 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bluffton (56518)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 105 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,625–$6,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,300–$10,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bluffton (56518)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–35 ft), from 142 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 63 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 27 300–400 ft 2 400–600 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.