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

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

210 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–463 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Macon County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Macon County is 210 ft, based on 50 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 463 ft; 90% are shallower than 619 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 210 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,250–$13,650; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,600–$21,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 8 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 7
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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.