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Herkimer County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,764 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Herkimer County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Herkimer County is 173 ft, based on 1,747 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 100 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 Herkimer County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 173 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,325–$11,245; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,380–$17,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Herkimer County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Herkimer County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 406 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Herkimer County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Old Forge (13420) — 244 wells, median 260 ft
- Thendara (13472) — 207 wells, median 260 ft
- Cold Brook (13324) — 159 wells, median 176 ft
- Frankfort (13340) — 120 wells, median 141 ft
- Eagle Bay (13331) — 109 wells, median 240 ft
- Poland (13431) — 102 wells, median 162 ft
- West Winfield (13491) — 101 wells, median 124 ft
- Hinckley (13352) — 100 wells, median 195 ft
- Ilion (13357) — 63 wells, median 127 ft
- Van Hornesville (13475) — 62 wells, median 140 ft
- Newport (13416) — 61 wells, median 143 ft
- Little Falls (13365) — 55 wells, median 145 ft
- Utica (13501) — 51 wells, median 160 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.