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Wausau, WI (54401): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,524 WI DNR records · Marathon County

160 ftmedian well depth
75 ft–240 fttypical depth range
26 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (649 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wausau (54401), Wisconsin?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wausau (54401) is 160 ft, based on 753 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half fall between 75 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wausau (54401)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wausau (54401)?

The median static water level is 26 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–35 ft), from 664 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 68 50–100 ft 169 100–150 ft 115 150–200 ft 51 200–300 ft 228 300–400 ft 115 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 1
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.