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Fergus Falls, MN (56537): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,652 CWI records · Otter Tail County

93 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–130 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (1,583 tests)

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How deep are wells in Fergus Falls (56537), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Fergus Falls (56537) is 93 ft, based on 1,646 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 70 ft and 130 ft; 90% are shallower than 180 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Fergus Falls (56537)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 88 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,200–$5,720; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,280–$8,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Fergus Falls (56537)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–60 ft), from 1,076 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 27 50–100 ft 853 100–150 ft 463 150–200 ft 179 200–300 ft 109 300–400 ft 14 400–600 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.