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Clare County, Michigan: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 17,184 Wellogic records · verified 2026-06-29
How deep are wells in Clare County, Michigan?
The median drilled well depth in Clare County is 80 ft, based on 17,113 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half of all wells fall between 56 ft and 112 ft; 90% are shallower than 152 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 92 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Clare County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 92 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,300–$5,980; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,520–$9,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Clare County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–60 ft), from 16,760 measurements.
How much water do wells in Clare County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–40 gpm), from 13,884 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Clare 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. #18-2449 | 533 |
| Lic. #37-2084 | 476 |
| Lic. #18-2003 | 385 |
| Lic. #18-1995 | 334 |
| Lic. #37-2236 | 327 |
| Lic. #37-2483 | 249 |
| Lic. #18-2264 | 121 |
| Lic. #18-2605 | 110 |
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Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Harrison (48625) — 8,132 wells, median 89 ft
- Lake (48632) — 2,870 wells, median 62 ft
- Clare (48617) — 2,637 wells, median 78 ft
- Farwell (48622) — 2,634 wells, median 79 ft
- Lake George (48633) — 111 wells, median 65 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.