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

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

131 ftmedian well depth
81 ft–183 fttypical depth range
133 ftmedian depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Pender County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Pender County is 131 ft, based on 118 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 81 ft and 183 ft; 90% are shallower than 326 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 133 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 131 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,275–$8,515; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,860–$13,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 13 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 6
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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.