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Nelsonville, WI (54458): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 732 WI DNR records · Portage County

100 ftmedian well depth
77 ft–122 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (477 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Nelsonville (54458), Wisconsin?

The median drilled well depth in and around Nelsonville (54458) is 100 ft, based on 571 wells with recorded depths in the state WI DNR database. Half fall between 77 ft and 122 ft; 90% are shallower than 142 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Nelsonville (54458)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Nelsonville (54458)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 32 ft–68 ft), from 522 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 43 50–100 ft 227 100–150 ft 253 150–200 ft 38 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 2 400–600 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.