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

✓ 1,163 NYSDEC records · verified 2026-08-19

117 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–152 fttypical depth range
7 gpmmedian yield (137 tests)

How deep are wells in Yates County, New York?

The median drilled well depth in Yates County is 117 ft, based on 1,155 wells with recorded depths in the state NYSDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 152 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 117 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,925–$7,605; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,020–$11,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Yates County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Yates County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–10 gpm), from 137 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 89 50–100 ft 302 100–150 ft 458 150–200 ft 165 200–300 ft 120 300–400 ft 18 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.