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Moorhead, MN (56560): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 741 CWI records · Clay County

150 ftmedian well depth
96 ft–186 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (670 tests)

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How deep are wells in Moorhead (56560), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Moorhead (56560) is 150 ft, based on 739 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 96 ft and 186 ft; 90% are shallower than 229 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Moorhead (56560)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Moorhead (56560)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–58 ft), from 536 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 184 100–150 ft 170 150–200 ft 236 200–300 ft 119 300–400 ft 17 400–600 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.