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Paynesville, MN (56362): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,219 CWI records · Stearns County

102 ftmedian well depth
67 ft–141 fttypical depth range
28 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (1,115 tests)

How deep are wells in Paynesville (56362), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Paynesville (56362) is 102 ft, based on 1,218 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 67 ft and 141 ft; 90% are shallower than 181 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Paynesville (56362)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 111 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,775–$7,215; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,660–$11,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Paynesville (56362)?

The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–45 ft), from 638 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 99 50–100 ft 492 100–150 ft 355 150–200 ft 196 200–300 ft 68 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Stearns 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.