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

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

122 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–186 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Gaston County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Gaston County is 122 ft, based on 295 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 186 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 Gaston County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 122 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,050–$7,930; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,320–$12,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 22 50–100 ft 88 100–150 ft 79 150–200 ft 37 200–300 ft 35 300–400 ft 18 400–600 ft 14 600+ 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.