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

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

130 ftmedian well depth
79 ft–200 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Cleveland County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Cleveland County is 130 ft, based on 135 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 79 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 18 50–100 ft 25 100–150 ft 33 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 7 600+ ft 3
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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.