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Jackson County, West Virginia: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 138 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-08-28

120 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–178 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Jackson County, West Virginia?

The median drilled well depth in Jackson County is 120 ft, based on 138 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 178 ft; 90% are shallower than 280 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 48 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 1
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Method: medians computed from USGS NWIS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.