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

✓ 1,764 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

173 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–285 fttypical depth range
10 gpmmedian yield (406 tests)

How deep are wells in Herkimer County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Herkimer County is 173 ft, based on 1,747 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 285 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 173 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,325–$11,245; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,380–$17,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Herkimer County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Herkimer County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 406 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 81 50–100 ft 312 100–150 ft 361 150–200 ft 218 200–300 ft 353 300–400 ft 229 400–600 ft 167 600+ ft 26
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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.