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Fergus Falls, MN (56538): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 162 CWI records · Otter Tail County

96 ftmedian well depth
71 ft–127 fttypical depth range
46 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (145 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fergus Falls (56538), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fergus Falls (56538) is 96 ft, based on 162 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 71 ft and 127 ft; 90% are shallower than 171 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fergus Falls (56538)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 96 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,400–$6,240; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,760–$9,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fergus Falls (56538)?

The median static water level is 46 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 28 ft–67 ft), from 152 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 82 100–150 ft 51 150–200 ft 18 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 3 400–600 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.