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

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

110 ftmedian well depth
79 ft–169 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Franklin County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Franklin County is 110 ft, based on 144 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 79 ft and 169 ft; 90% are shallower than 224 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 110 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,750–$7,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,600–$11,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 48 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 0
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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.