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Houghton, MI (49931): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 402 Wellogic records · Houghton County

160 ftmedian well depth
96 ft–215 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (384 tests)

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How deep are wells in Houghton (49931), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Houghton (49931) is 160 ft, based on 397 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 96 ft and 215 ft; 90% are shallower than 289 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Houghton (49931)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Houghton (49931)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–57 ft), from 387 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 37 50–100 ft 66 100–150 ft 73 150–200 ft 88 200–300 ft 93 300–400 ft 34 400–600 ft 6 600+ 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.