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

✓ 1,293 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

239 ftmedian well depth
161 ft–348 fttypical depth range
5 gpmmedian yield (399 tests)

How deep are wells in Schoharie County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Schoharie County is 239 ft, based on 1,263 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 161 ft and 348 ft; 90% are shallower than 465 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 239 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,975–$15,535; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,340–$23,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Schoharie County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Schoharie County produce?

The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–7 gpm), from 399 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 12 50–100 ft 81 100–150 ft 178 150–200 ft 193 200–300 ft 353 300–400 ft 229 400–600 ft 196 600+ ft 21
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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.