West Virginia Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

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

225 ftmedian well depth
110 ft–400 fttypical depth range
median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Monroe County, West Virginia?

The median drilled well depth in Monroe County is 225 ft, based on 301 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 110 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 579 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 225 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,625–$14,625; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,500–$22,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 25 200–300 ft 42 300–400 ft 52 400–600 ft 52 600+ ft 26
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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.