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Cortland County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,301 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Cortland County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Cortland County is 164 ft, based on 1,284 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 238 ft; 90% are shallower than 298 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Cortland County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 164 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,100–$10,660; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,840–$16,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Cortland County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Cortland County produce?
The median tested yield is 9 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 187 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Cortland County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Cortland (13045) — 155 wells, median 200 ft
- Homer (13077) — 152 wells, median 160 ft
- Marathon (13803) — 138 wells, median 180 ft
- Mc Graw (13101) — 120 wells, median 180 ft
- Blodgett Mills (13738) — 114 wells, median 180 ft
- Willet (13863) — 111 wells, median 170 ft
- Cincinnatus (13040) — 106 wells, median 180 ft
- Little York (13087) — 77 wells, median 70 ft
- De Ruyter (13052) — 69 wells, median 135 ft
- Harford (13784) — 66 wells, median 160 ft
- Truxton (13158) — 59 wells, median 154 ft
- East Homer (13056) — 53 wells, median 138 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.