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Cayuga County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,578 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Cayuga County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Cayuga County is 120 ft, based on 1,553 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 75 ft and 196 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 Cayuga 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.
What is the static water level in Cayuga County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Cayuga County produce?
The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 176 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Cayuga County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Moravia (13118) — 247 wells, median 140 ft
- Scipio Center (13147) — 155 wells, median 148 ft
- Locke (13092) — 130 wells, median 140 ft
- King Ferry (13081) — 104 wells, median 171 ft
- Mottville (13119) — 102 wells, median 198 ft
- Genoa (13071) — 87 wells, median 120 ft
- Sterling (13156) — 71 wells, median 80 ft
- Weedsport (13166) — 60 wells, median 65 ft
- Martville (13111) — 58 wells, median 93 ft
- Auburn (13021) — 55 wells, median 254 ft
- Skaneateles Falls (13153) — 52 wells, median 98 ft
- Aurora (13026) — 51 wells, median 148 ft
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.