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Rothsay, MN (56579): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 176 CWI records · Wilkin County

135 ftmedian well depth
87 ft–199 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (166 tests)

How deep are wells in Rothsay (56579), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Rothsay (56579) is 135 ft, based on 175 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 87 ft and 199 ft; 90% are shallower than 248 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Rothsay (56579)?

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 Rothsay (56579)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–116 ft), from 100 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 58 100–150 ft 35 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 39 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Wilkin County well records.

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.