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Bayfield County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 6,963 WI DNR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Bayfield County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Bayfield County is 97 ft, based on 4,508 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 63 ft and 155 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 100 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Bayfield County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Bayfield County?
The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–68 ft), from 4,457 measurements.
How much water do wells in Bayfield County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–12 gpm), from 4,450 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Bayfield County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| ANDERSON, PAUL R | 216 |
| BUTTERFIELD INC | 183 |
| WAYNE HOLLY WELL DRILLING LLC | 145 |
| MELIN, ROBERT T | 143 |
| HOLLY, WAYNE | 95 |
| BINZ, STEVE E | 70 |
| PAUL R ANDERSON | 48 |
| NEHLS & WEBSTER WELL DRILLING | 35 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Bayfield County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Cable (54821) — 1,959 wells, median 65 ft
- Drummond (54832) — 1,049 wells, median 78 ft
- Iron River (54847) — 904 wells, median 97 ft
- Washburn (54891) — 779 wells, median 147 ft
- Bayfield (54814) — 606 wells, median 180 ft
- Benoit (54816) — 562 wells, median 152 ft
- Grand View (54839) — 357 wells, median 80 ft
- Cornucopia (54827) — 299 wells, median 141 ft
- Mason (54856) — 264 wells, median 113 ft
- Port Wing (54865) — 220 wells, median 126 ft
- Herbster (54844) — 163 wells, median 141 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.