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

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

121 ftmedian well depth
94 ft–188 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Mitchell County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Mitchell County is 121 ft, based on 28 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 94 ft and 188 ft; 90% are shallower than 304 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Mitchell 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 7 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.