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Ashland County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,741 WI DNR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Ashland County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Ashland County is 118 ft, based on 1,724 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 71 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 121 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ashland County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 121 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,025–$7,865; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,260–$12,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ashland County?
The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–55 ft), from 1,705 measurements.
How much water do wells in Ashland County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–12 gpm), from 1,691 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ashland County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| BINZ, STEVE E | 82 |
| MELIN, ROBERT T | 74 |
| KOMAREK, RONALD A SR | 60 |
| ANDERSON, PAUL R | 34 |
| NEHLS & WEBSTER WELL DRILLING | 17 |
| RONALD A KOMAREK SR | 14 |
| ROBERT T MELIN | 14 |
| KOMAREK, THEODORE | 11 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Ashland County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Butternut (54514) — 580 wells, median 70 ft
- Marengo (54855) — 503 wells, median 137 ft
- Clam Lake (54517) — 462 wells, median 73 ft
- Ashland (54806) — 416 wells, median 160 ft
- Glidden (54527) — 366 wells, median 65 ft
- High Bridge (54846) — 304 wells, median 162 ft
- Mellen (54546) — 260 wells, median 139 ft
- La Pointe (54850) — 89 wells, median 140 ft
Method: medians computed from WI DNR records (drilled water wells (well-construction reports) — geothermal loop/heat-exchange, anode, test and dry holes 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.