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West Virginia Well Data › Kanawha County

Kanawha County, West Virginia: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 905 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-08-28

76 ftmedian well depth
51 ft–117 fttypical depth range
—median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Kanawha County, West Virginia?

The median drilled well depth in Kanawha County is 76 ft, based on 905 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 51 ft and 117 ft; 90% are shallower than 186 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 76 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,900–$4,940; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,560–$7,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 206 50–100 ft 388 100–150 ft 163 150–200 ft 66 200–300 ft 57 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 7
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Method: medians computed from USGS NWIS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.