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

✓ 1,217 Wellogic records · Arenac County

68 ftmedian well depth
47 ft–113 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (1,166 tests)

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

The median drilled well depth in Sterling (48659) is 68 ft, based on 1,213 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 47 ft and 113 ft; 90% are shallower than 202 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 66 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,650–$4,290; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,960–$6,600. 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 1,182 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 338 50–100 ft 519 100–150 ft 143 150–200 ft 78 200–300 ft 103 300–400 ft 24 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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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.