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

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

185 ftmedian well depth
125 ft–265 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Orange County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Orange County is 185 ft, based on 651 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 125 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 380 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 185 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,625–$12,025; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,100–$18,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 53 100–150 ft 165 150–200 ft 106 200–300 ft 154 300–400 ft 89 400–600 ft 44 600+ ft 14
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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.