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Sterling, MI (48659): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,169 Wellogic records · Arenac County

67 ftmedian well depth
47 ft–110 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (1,127 tests)

How deep are wells in Sterling (48659), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Sterling (48659) is 67 ft, based on 1,165 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 47 ft and 110 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Sterling (48659)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Sterling (48659)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–48 ft), from 1,142 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 332 50–100 ft 499 100–150 ft 137 150–200 ft 73 200–300 ft 95 300–400 ft 21 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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Part of Arenac 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.