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Northfield, MN (55057): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 643 CWI records · Rice County

220 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–320 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (327 tests)

How deep are wells in Northfield (55057), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Northfield (55057) is 220 ft, based on 605 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 140 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 375 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Northfield (55057)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$22,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Northfield (55057)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–72 ft), from 439 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 60 100–150 ft 89 150–200 ft 109 200–300 ft 128 300–400 ft 170 400–600 ft 42 600+ ft 0
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Part of Rice 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.