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Lincoln County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Lincoln County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Lincoln County is 74 ft, based on 8,653 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 49 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 79 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lincoln County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 79 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,975–$5,135; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,740–$7,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lincoln County?
The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–34 ft), from 8,638 measurements.
How much water do wells in Lincoln County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–15 gpm), from 8,528 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lincoln County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| KOMAREK, RONALD A SR | 231 |
| HORNUNG, JAMES JR | 177 |
| JELINEK WELL DRILLING INC | 156 |
| RHINELANDER WELL DRILLING INC | 137 |
| BRUNNER WELL DRILLING LLC | 99 |
| RONALD A KOMAREK SR | 67 |
| KOMAREK SR, RONALD A | 46 |
| JAMES HORNUNG JR | 44 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Lincoln County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Merrill (54452) — 3,232 wells, median 80 ft
- Tomahawk (54487) — 2,132 wells, median 60 ft
- Gleason (54435) — 1,389 wells, median 91 ft
- Irma (54442) — 1,015 wells, median 82 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.