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Empire, MI (49630): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 692 Wellogic records · Leelanau County

143 ftmedian well depth
63 ft–275 fttypical depth range
82 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (628 tests)

How deep are wells in Empire (49630), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Empire (49630) is 143 ft, based on 691 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 63 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 357 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Empire (49630)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 201 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,025–$13,065; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,060–$20,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Empire (49630)?

The median static water level is 82 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–196 ft), from 678 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 74 50–100 ft 201 100–150 ft 77 150–200 ft 73 200–300 ft 146 300–400 ft 78 400–600 ft 42 600+ ft 0
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Part of Leelanau County well records.

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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.