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Wausau, WI (54402): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 656 WI DNR records · Marathon County

180 ftmedian well depth
105 ft–240 fttypical depth range
21 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (329 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wausau (54402), Wisconsin?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wausau (54402) is 180 ft, based on 353 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half fall between 105 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wausau (54402)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wausau (54402)?

The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–30 ft), from 333 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 54 100–150 ft 72 150–200 ft 49 200–300 ft 128 300–400 ft 42 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.