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Orleans, MI (48865): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 588 Wellogic records · Ionia County

52 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–92 fttypical depth range
17 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (295 tests)

How deep are wells in Orleans (48865), Michigan?

The median drilled well depth in Orleans (48865) is 52 ft, based on 588 wells with recorded depths in the state Wellogic database. Half fall between 42 ft and 92 ft; 90% are shallower than 150 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Orleans (48865)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 64 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,600–$4,160; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,840–$6,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Orleans (48865)?

The median static water level is 17 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–22 ft), from 574 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 271 50–100 ft 185 100–150 ft 72 150–200 ft 38 200–300 ft 20 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 0
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Part of Ionia 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.