West Virginia Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

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

100 ftmedian well depth
67 ft–138 fttypical depth range
median depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Marion County, West Virginia?

The median drilled well depth in Marion County is 100 ft, based on 265 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 67 ft and 138 ft; 90% are shallower than 169 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 38 50–100 ft 89 100–150 ft 82 150–200 ft 38 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 2
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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.