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Maryland Well Data › Cecil County

Cecil County, Maryland: well depth, owners & drilling cost

✓ 1,362 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-08-27

85 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–145 fttypical depth range
300 ftmedian depth since 2016

How deep are wells in Cecil County, Maryland?

The median drilled well depth in Cecil County is 85 ft, based on 1,362 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 145 ft; 90% are shallower than 241 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 335 50–100 ft 451 100–150 ft 245 150–200 ft 110 200–300 ft 142 300–400 ft 54 400–600 ft 20 600+ ft 5
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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.