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

✓ 2,236 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

160 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–265 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (473 tests)

How deep are wells in Onondaga County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Onondaga County is 160 ft, based on 2,213 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 341 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Onondaga County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Onondaga County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 473 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 289 50–100 ft 434 100–150 ft 341 150–200 ft 258 200–300 ft 473 300–400 ft 273 400–600 ft 133 600+ ft 12
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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.