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

✓ 814 Wellogic records · Leelanau County

166 ftmedian well depth
65 ft–285 fttypical depth range
94 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (745 tests)

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

The median drilled well depth in Empire (49630) is 166 ft, based on 813 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 65 ft and 285 ft; 90% are shallower than 366 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 166 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,150–$10,790; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,960–$16,600. 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 94 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–200 ft), from 798 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 77 50–100 ft 216 100–150 ft 87 150–200 ft 83 200–300 ft 192 300–400 ft 101 400–600 ft 57 600+ 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.