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

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

80 ftmedian well depth
34 ft–142 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Wilson County, North Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Wilson County is 80 ft, based on 396 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 34 ft and 142 ft; 90% are shallower than 212 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 139 50–100 ft 90 100–150 ft 74 150–200 ft 44 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 11 600+ 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.