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Otsego County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,928 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Otsego County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Otsego County is 165 ft, based on 1,878 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 118 ft and 233 ft; 90% are shallower than 302 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Otsego County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Otsego County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Otsego County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–10 gpm), from 485 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Otsego County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Cooperstown (13326) — 128 wells, median 155 ft
- Milford (13807) — 118 wells, median 165 ft
- Richfield Springs (13439) — 109 wells, median 123 ft
- Fly Creek (13337) — 100 wells, median 162 ft
- Springfield Center (13468) — 83 wells, median 124 ft
- Cherry Valley (13320) — 82 wells, median 155 ft
- Schuyler Lake (13457) — 74 wells, median 128 ft
- Otego (13825) — 68 wells, median 259 ft
- Oneonta (13820) — 65 wells, median 194 ft
- Colliersville (13747) — 64 wells, median 186 ft
- Wells Bridge (13859) — 62 wells, median 202 ft
- Hartwick (13348) — 62 wells, median 165 ft
- Roseboom (13450) — 62 wells, median 152 ft
- West Oneonta (13861) — 58 wells, median 183 ft
- Laurens (13796) — 56 wells, median 205 ft
- Burlington Flats (13315) — 56 wells, median 161 ft
- Gilbertsville (13776) — 54 wells, median 215 ft
- Portlandville (13834) — 53 wells, median 190 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.