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Chowan County, North Carolina: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 130 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-08-27

40 ftmedian well depth
15 ft–87 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Chowan County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Chowan County is 40 ft, based on 130 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 15 ft and 87 ft; 90% are shallower than 336 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Chowan County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 79 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 10 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 2
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Method: medians computed from USGS NWIS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.