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Onondaga County, New York: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 2,236 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Onondaga County, New York?
The median drilled well depth in Onondaga County is 160 ft, based on 2,213 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 341 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Onondaga County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Onondaga County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Onondaga County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 473 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Onondaga County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Marietta (13110) — 295 wells, median 199 ft
- Manlius (13104) — 248 wells, median 220 ft
- Skaneateles (13152) — 236 wells, median 200 ft
- La Fayette (13084) — 158 wells, median 218 ft
- Preble (13141) — 150 wells, median 180 ft
- Plainville (13137) — 139 wells, median 72 ft
- Pompey (13138) — 136 wells, median 220 ft
- Tully (13159) — 129 wells, median 59 ft
- Jamesville (13078) — 128 wells, median 244 ft
- Fabius (13063) — 95 wells, median 150 ft
- Delphi Falls (13051) — 89 wells, median 215 ft
- Apulia Station (13020) — 69 wells, median 145 ft
- Memphis (13112) — 63 wells, median 70 ft
- Marcellus (13108) — 56 wells, median 204 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.