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Dorchester County, Maryland: well depth, owners & drilling cost
✓ 623 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Dorchester County, Maryland?
The median drilled well depth in Dorchester County is 271 ft, based on 622 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 64 ft and 452 ft; 90% are shallower than 534 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Dorchester County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 271 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,775–$17,615; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,260–$27,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Dorchester County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Cambridge (21613) — 112 wells, median 413 ft
- Vienna (21869) — 98 wells, median 35 ft
- Hurlock (21643) — 63 wells, median 80 ft
- Woolford (21677) — 61 wells, median 504 ft
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.