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Traverse City, MI (49685): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,429 Wellogic records · Grand Traverse County

123 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–168 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (1,346 tests)

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How deep are wells in Traverse City (49685), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Traverse City (49685) is 123 ft, based on 1,428 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 85 ft and 168 ft; 90% are shallower than 218 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Traverse City (49685)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Traverse City (49685)?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 28 ft–85 ft), from 1,422 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 49 50–100 ft 489 100–150 ft 399 150–200 ft 225 200–300 ft 216 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 1
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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.