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

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

180 ftmedian well depth
95 ft–332 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Sumter County, South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in Sumter County is 180 ft, based on 410 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 95 ft and 332 ft; 90% are shallower than 608 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 19 50–100 ft 85 100–150 ft 58 150–200 ft 57 200–300 ft 60 300–400 ft 53 400–600 ft 34 600+ ft 44
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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.