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Horry County, South Carolina: well depth, owners & drilling cost

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

280 ftmedian well depth
95 ft–420 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Horry County, South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Horry County is 280 ft, based on 836 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 95 ft and 420 ft; 90% are shallower than 655 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 109 50–100 ft 107 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 38 200–300 ft 133 300–400 ft 154 400–600 ft 129 600+ ft 114
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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.