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

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

85 ftmedian well depth
63 ft–130 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Person County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Person County is 85 ft, based on 119 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 63 ft and 130 ft; 90% are shallower than 156 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 53 100–150 ft 31 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.