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

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

80 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–100 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Wetzel County, West Virginia?

The median drilled well depth in Wetzel County is 80 ft, based on 117 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 122 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 65 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.