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Wheaton, MN (56296): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 135 CWI records · Traverse County

130 ftmedian well depth
97 ft–179 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (132 tests)

How deep are wells in Wheaton (56296), Minnesota?

The median drilled well depth in Wheaton (56296) is 130 ft, based on 135 wells with recorded depths in the state CWI database. Half fall between 97 ft and 179 ft; 90% are shallower than 266 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Wheaton (56296)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 88 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,200–$5,720; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,280–$8,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Wheaton (56296)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–25 ft), from 109 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

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Part of Traverse 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.