South Carolina Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

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

185 ftmedian well depth
116 ft–285 fttypical depth range
median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in York County, South Carolina?

The median drilled well depth in York County is 185 ft, based on 383 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 116 ft and 285 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 185 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,625–$12,025; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,100–$18,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 36 100–150 ft 112 150–200 ft 47 200–300 ft 86 300–400 ft 47 400–600 ft 32 600+ ft 9
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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.