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Douglas County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Douglas County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Douglas County is 131 ft, based on 4,318 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 81 ft and 215 ft; 90% are shallower than 285 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 133 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Douglas County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 133 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,325–$8,645; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,980–$13,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Douglas County?
The median static water level is 26 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–48 ft), from 4,302 measurements.
How much water do wells in Douglas County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–15 gpm), from 4,217 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Douglas County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| KENT, ROBERT W | 270 |
| BUTTERFIELD INC | 139 |
| WAYNE HOLLY WELL DRILLING LLC | 138 |
| D M B DRILLING CO INC | 61 |
| BEECROFT, JEREMY R | 50 |
| HOLLY, WAYNE | 46 |
| KEITH R LIND | 43 |
| JEREMY BEECROFT WELL DRILLING | 33 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Douglas County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Solon Springs (54873) — 878 wells, median 99 ft
- Gordon (54838) — 807 wells, median 81 ft
- Foxboro (54836) — 805 wells, median 180 ft
- South Range (54874) — 768 wells, median 220 ft
- Lake Nebagamon (54849) — 634 wells, median 124 ft
- Superior (54880) — 483 wells, median 216 ft
- Poplar (54864) — 461 wells, median 220 ft
- Wascott (54890) — 367 wells, median 85 ft
- Brule (54820) — 354 wells, median 116 ft
- Maple (54854) — 310 wells, median 223 ft
- Hawthorne (54842) — 270 wells, median 160 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.