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Cortland County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost

✓ 1,301 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

164 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–238 fttypical depth range
9 gpmmedian yield (187 tests)

How deep are wells in Cortland County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Cortland County is 164 ft, based on 1,284 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 238 ft; 90% are shallower than 298 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 164 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,100–$10,660; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,840–$16,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Cortland County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Cortland County produce?

The median tested yield is 9 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 187 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 149 50–100 ft 171 100–150 ft 216 150–200 ft 257 200–300 ft 372 300–400 ft 98 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 0
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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.