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Perham, MN (56573): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,673 CWI records · Otter Tail County

94 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–127 fttypical depth range
21 ftmedian static water level
80 gpmmedian yield (1,583 tests)

How deep are wells in Perham (56573), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Perham (56573) is 94 ft, based on 1,673 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 72 ft and 127 ft; 90% are shallower than 164 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Perham (56573)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Perham (56573)?

The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–32 ft), from 1,121 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 45 50–100 ft 878 100–150 ft 525 150–200 ft 138 200–300 ft 74 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Otter Tail 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.