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Franklin County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,934 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Franklin County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Franklin County is 180 ft, based on 1,911 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 346 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Franklin 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.
What is the static water level in Franklin County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Franklin County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 623 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Franklin County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Lake Clear (12945) — 193 wells, median 400 ft
- Constable (12926) — 183 wells, median 120 ft
- Tupper Lake (12986) — 133 wells, median 402 ft
- Saranac Lake (12983) — 133 wells, median 433 ft
- Vermontville (12989) — 130 wells, median 280 ft
- Whippleville (12995) — 116 wells, median 205 ft
- Burke (12917) — 102 wells, median 129 ft
- Owls Head (12969) — 100 wells, median 162 ft
- Brushton (12916) — 96 wells, median 118 ft
- Rainbow Lake (12976) — 84 wells, median 180 ft
- Malone (12953) — 81 wells, median 160 ft
- Chateaugay (12920) — 80 wells, median 140 ft
- North Bangor (12966) — 70 wells, median 119 ft
- Brainardsville (12915) — 67 wells, median 163 ft
- Fort Covington (12937) — 66 wells, median 62 ft
- Gabriels (12939) — 65 wells, median 302 ft
- Moira (12957) — 58 wells, median 80 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.