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Lake Wales, FL (33853): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,201 FL WMD/county records · Polk County

47 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–180 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lake Wales (33853), Florida?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lake Wales (33853) is 47 ft, based on 2,004 wells with recorded depths in the state FL WMD/county database. Half fall between 23 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 429 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lake Wales (33853)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lake Wales (33853)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–30 ft), from 1,338 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1,030 50–100 ft 344 100–150 ft 76 150–200 ft 77 200–300 ft 107 300–400 ft 129 400–600 ft 137 600+ ft 104
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Method: medians computed from FL WMD/county records (public well records aggregated from Florida water-management districts + county programs (well-use codes vary by source, so all filed wells are included); 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.