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Iron County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,683 WI DNR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Iron County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Iron County is 80 ft, based on 1,955 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 52 ft and 158 ft; 90% are shallower than 238 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 80 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Iron County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Iron County?
The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–26 ft), from 1,979 measurements.
How much water do wells in Iron County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–15 gpm), from 1,926 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Iron County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).
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Well records by ZIP code in Iron County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Mercer (54547) — 1,676 wells, median 65 ft
- Saxon (54559) — 287 wells, median 145 ft
- Hurley (54534) — 178 wells, median 200 ft
- Gile (54525) — 133 wells, median 220 ft
- Montreal (54550) — 108 wells, median 200 ft
- Upson (54565) — 91 wells, median 102 ft
- Iron Belt (54536) — 62 wells, median 90 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.