Duluth, MN Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
200 ft
Cost / Foot
$28–$62
Total Project
$8,400
vs. National Avg
12% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Duluth, MN Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,800–$6,200 | $7,600–$11,000 | $9,000 |
| 150 ft | $4,200–$9,300 | $9,400–$14,500 | $11,500 |
| 200 ft | $5,600–$12,400 | $11,200–$18,000 | $14,000 |
| 300 ft | $8,400–$18,600 | $14,800–$25,000 | $19,000 |
| 400 ft | $11,200–$24,800 | $18,400–$32,000 | $24,000 |
| 500 ft | $14,000–$31,000 | $22,000–$39,000 | $29,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Duluth area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Duluth, MN
Lake Superior North Shore with Precambrian basalt (Duluth Complex) and gabbro; thin glacial drift over extremely hard igneous bedrock
The average residential well in Duluth is 200 feet deep and costs approximately $8,400 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $28 to $62 per foot, which is 12% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Duluth area is the Lake Superior / North Shore Crystalline Bedrock Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
St. Louis County; MN Dept of Health well permit; $50-$100; hard bedrock increases drilling costs significantly
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