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

✓ 7,884 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-08-27

264 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–391 fttypical depth range
300 ftmedian depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Wake County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Wake County is 264 ft, based on 7,884 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 200 ft and 391 ft; 90% are shallower than 505 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 64 50–100 ft 128 100–150 ft 683 150–200 ft 877 200–300 ft 2,588 300–400 ft 1,574 400–600 ft 1,503 600+ ft 467
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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.