North Carolina Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

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

111 ftmedian well depth
93 ft–152 fttypical depth range
median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Henderson County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Henderson County is 111 ft, based on 50 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 93 ft and 152 ft; 90% are shallower than 203 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 111 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,775–$7,215; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,660–$11,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 16 100–150 ft 16 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 4 300–400 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.