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

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

121 ftmedian well depth
101 ft–198 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Richmond County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Richmond County is 121 ft, based on 36 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 101 ft and 198 ft; 90% are shallower than 296 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 121 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,025–$7,865; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,260–$12,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 13 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.