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Polk County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 12,676 WI DNR records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Polk County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Polk County is 108 ft, based on 9,683 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 71 ft and 162 ft; 90% are shallower than 234 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 120 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Polk County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Polk County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–70 ft), from 9,647 measurements.
How much water do wells in Polk County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–20 gpm), from 9,573 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Polk County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well construction reports (Wisconsin DNR).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| COX, BRYAN | 323 |
| BUTTERFIELD, TIM DRILLING INC | 260 |
| MCCULLOUGH & SONS INC | 213 |
| STEVE'S WELL AND PUMP SERVICES, LLC | 202 |
| TIM BUTTERFIELD DRILLING INC | 157 |
| HISCHER, DANIEL D | 114 |
| BEECROFT, BRANT C | 107 |
| CHELL WELL DRILLING | 103 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Polk County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Star Prairie (54026) — 1,725 wells, median 116 ft
- Amery (54001) — 1,651 wells, median 92 ft
- Balsam Lake (54810) — 1,503 wells, median 76 ft
- Dresser (54009) — 1,359 wells, median 105 ft
- Luck (54853) — 1,116 wells, median 82 ft
- Cushing (54006) — 1,099 wells, median 101 ft
- Osceola (54020) — 1,009 wells, median 150 ft
- Turtle Lake (54889) — 916 wells, median 96 ft
- Centuria (54824) — 811 wells, median 88 ft
- Frederic (54837) — 789 wells, median 120 ft
- Clear Lake (54005) — 584 wells, median 155 ft
- Milltown (54858) — 465 wells, median 110 ft
- Saint Croix Falls (54024) — 385 wells, median 203 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.