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Vilas County, Wisconsin: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Vilas County, Wisconsin?
The median drilled well depth in Vilas County is 60 ft, based on 12,955 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 43 ft and 91 ft; 90% are shallower than 127 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 60 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Vilas County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 60 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,500–$3,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,600–$6,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Vilas County?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–31 ft), from 14,015 measurements.
How much water do wells in Vilas County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–17 gpm), from 12,810 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Vilas 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 Vilas County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Eagle River (54521) — 3,697 wells, median 60 ft
- Lac Du Flambeau (54538) — 2,557 wells, median 71 ft
- Woodruff (54568) — 2,504 wells, median 60 ft
- Saint Germain (54558) — 2,386 wells, median 60 ft
- Manitowish Waters (54545) — 1,689 wells, median 60 ft
- Phelps (54554) — 1,196 wells, median 76 ft
- Presque Isle (54557) — 1,140 wells, median 61 ft
- Boulder Junction (54512) — 1,125 wells, median 60 ft
- Conover (54519) — 1,079 wells, median 60 ft
- Sayner (54560) — 887 wells, median 60 ft
- Land O Lakes (54540) — 794 wells, median 60 ft
- Star Lake (54561) — 221 wells, median 76 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.