Escanaba, MI Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
140 ft
Cost / Foot
$26–$58
Total Project
$5,600
vs. National Avg
25% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Escanaba, MI Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,600–$5,800 | $7,400–$10,600 | $8,800 |
| 150 ft | $3,900–$8,700 | $9,100–$13,900 | $11,200 |
| 200 ft | $5,200–$11,600 | $10,800–$17,200 | $13,600 |
| 300 ft | $7,800–$17,400 | $14,200–$23,800 | $18,400 |
| 400 ft | $10,400–$23,200 | $17,600–$30,400 | $23,200 |
| 500 ft | $13,000–$29,000 | $21,000–$37,000 | $28,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Escanaba area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Escanaba, MI
Upper Peninsula Little Bay de Noc area with glacial drift over Ordovician limestone and dolomite; bedrock wells common in areas of thin drift
The average residential well in Escanaba is 140 feet deep and costs approximately $5,600 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $26 to $58 per foot, which is 25% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Escanaba area is the Upper Peninsula Carbonate / Glacial Drift Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Delta County well permit; Michigan EGLE; $50-$100
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