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

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

350 ftmedian well depth
142 ft–413 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Lenoir County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Lenoir County is 350 ft, based on 123 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 142 ft and 413 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 350 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,750–$22,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,000–$35,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 28 600+ ft 9
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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.