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

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

136 ftmedian well depth
79 ft–197 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Mcdowell County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Mcdowell County is 136 ft, based on 41 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 79 ft and 197 ft; 90% are shallower than 302 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 136 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,400–$8,840; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,160–$13,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

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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.