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Lake County, Michigan: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 8,370 Wellogic records · verified 2026-06-29
How deep are wells in Lake County, Michigan?
The median drilled well depth in Lake County is 68 ft, based on 8,354 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 150 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 78 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lake County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 78 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,950–$5,070; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,680–$7,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lake County?
The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–50 ft), from 8,266 measurements.
How much water do wells in Lake County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–20 gpm), from 7,352 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lake County?
Drillers by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well records (EGLE Wellogic); shown by registered well-driller number.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lic. #43-2140 | 399 |
| Lic. #67-2301 | 174 |
| Lic. #37-2084 | 82 |
| Lic. #41-2650 | 82 |
| Lic. #67-2108 | 79 |
| Lic. #83-2489 | 77 |
| Lic. #41-2351 | 69 |
| Lic. #43-1747 | 67 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Baldwin (49304) — 2,777 wells, median 70 ft
- Irons (49644) — 1,845 wells, median 58 ft
- Luther (49656) — 918 wells, median 80 ft
- Chase (49623) — 563 wells, median 100 ft
- Idlewild (49642) — 385 wells, median 58 ft
Method: medians computed from Wellogic records (water-supply wells only (household, irrigation, industrial, Type I/II/III public supply) — heat-pump, test and unclassified wells 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.