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

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

85 ftmedian well depth
55 ft–127 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Putnam County, West Virginia?

The median drilled well depth in Putnam County is 85 ft, based on 910 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 55 ft and 127 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 186 50–100 ft 365 100–150 ft 174 150–200 ft 82 200–300 ft 82 300–400 ft 19 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 0
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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.