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Nicollet County, Minnesota: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,622 CWI records · verified 2026-06-29
How deep are wells in Nicollet County, Minnesota?
The median drilled well depth in Nicollet County is 252 ft, based on 1,621 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half of all wells fall between 196 ft and 342 ft; 90% are shallower than 406 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 262 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Nicollet County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 262 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,550–$17,030; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,720–$26,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Nicollet County?
The median static water level is 164 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 135 ft–185 ft), from 1,377 measurements.
How much water do wells in Nicollet County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–40 gpm), from 1,457 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Nicollet County?
Drillers by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well records (Minnesota County Well Index).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| MESSNER, L | 33 |
| SCHAEFER, J | 27 |
| SEPPMANN, T | 12 |
| MACHIN, M | 9 |
| SEE REMARKS | 8 |
| KUCK, T. | 7 |
| SCHAEFER, W | 7 |
| KISOR, A | 7 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Peter (56082) — 538 wells, median 250 ft
- Nicollet (56074) — 223 wells, median 217 ft
- Courtland (56021) — 166 wells, median 169 ft
- North Mankato (56003) — 160 wells, median 246 ft
- Lafayette (56054) — 123 wells, median 272 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.