Wisconsin Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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Oconto County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 15,981 WI DNR records · verified 2026-06-30

104 ftmedian well depth
66 ft–164 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (11,458 tests)

How deep are wells in Oconto County, Wisconsin?

The median drilled well depth in Oconto County is 104 ft, based on 11,566 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 66 ft and 164 ft; 90% are shallower than 251 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 118 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Oconto County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 118 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,950–$7,670; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,080–$11,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Oconto County?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–36 ft), from 11,526 measurements.

How much water do wells in Oconto County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–30 gpm), from 11,458 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1,238 50–100 ft 3,630 100–150 ft 3,229 150–200 ft 1,267 200–300 ft 1,705 300–400 ft 465 400–600 ft 29 600+ ft 3

Who drills wells in Oconto County?

Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).

DrillerWells since 2016
LUISIER WELL DRILLING INC644
VAN DE YACHT LEO WELL DRILLING INC625
WESLOW WATER SYSTEMS INC244
T & T WELL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE227
YOUNG, RAYMOND JR64
COOPER, GERALD L43
DRILL BABY DRILL LLC40
GROUND SOURCE INC39

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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.