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Columbia County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Columbia County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Columbia County is 345 ft, based on 3,779 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 240 ft and 445 ft; 90% are shallower than 545 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Columbia County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 345 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,625–$22,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,700–$34,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Columbia County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Columbia County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 876 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Columbia County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Germantown (12526) — 271 wells, median 348 ft
- Elizaville (12523) — 259 wells, median 325 ft
- Livingston (12541) — 206 wells, median 342 ft
- Hillsdale (12529) — 205 wells, median 405 ft
- Spencertown (12165) — 194 wells, median 430 ft
- Ghent (12075) — 176 wells, median 270 ft
- Copake (12516) — 173 wells, median 310 ft
- Tivoli (12583) — 144 wells, median 326 ft
- Chatham (12037) — 142 wells, median 360 ft
- Claverack (12513) — 132 wells, median 305 ft
- Canaan (12029) — 127 wells, median 420 ft
- Ancram (12502) — 121 wells, median 447 ft
- Philmont (12565) — 121 wells, median 405 ft
- Niverville (12130) — 121 wells, median 125 ft
- Hollowville (12530) — 115 wells, median 365 ft
- Valatie (12184) — 115 wells, median 240 ft
- North Chatham (12132) — 113 wells, median 240 ft
- Craryville (12521) — 102 wells, median 358 ft
- Ancramdale (12503) — 101 wells, median 365 ft
- Old Chatham (12136) — 95 wells, median 400 ft
- Kinderhook (12106) — 81 wells, median 265 ft
- West Lebanon (12195) — 78 wells, median 342 ft
- Austerlitz (12017) — 75 wells, median 420 ft
- East Chatham (12060) — 72 wells, median 373 ft
- New Lebanon (12125) — 68 wells, median 310 ft
- Mellenville (12544) — 60 wells, median 285 ft
- Hudson (12534) — 53 wells, median 404 ft
Method: medians computed from NYSDEC records (NYSDEC water well completion reports; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.