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Jefferson County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost

✓ 2,500 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

105 ftmedian well depth
71 ft–156 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (209 tests)

How deep are wells in Jefferson County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Jefferson County is 105 ft, based on 2,440 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 71 ft and 156 ft; 90% are shallower than 223 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 105 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,625–$6,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,300–$10,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Jefferson County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Jefferson County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–10 gpm), from 209 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 192 50–100 ft 838 100–150 ft 752 150–200 ft 285 200–300 ft 259 300–400 ft 90 400–600 ft 23 600+ ft 1
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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.