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

Name: Kent County, Maryland water well statistics
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✓ 1,899 USGS NWIS records · verified 2026-09-22

90 ftmedian well depth

58 ft–135 fttypical depth range

—median depth since 2016

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How deep are wells in Kent County, Maryland?

The median drilled well depth in Kent County is 90 ft, based on 1,899 wells with recorded depths in the state USGS NWIS database. Half of all wells fall between 58 ft and 135 ft; 90% are shallower than 191 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 386 50–100 ft 658 100–150 ft 459 150–200 ft 230 200–300 ft 94 300–400 ft 38 400–600 ft 19 600+ ft 15

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Well records by ZIP code in Kent County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

Chestertown (21620) — 344 wells, median 96 ft
Worton (21678) — 289 wells, median 85 ft
Rock Hall (21661) — 282 wells, median 80 ft
Kennedyville (21645) — 244 wells, median 70 ft
Millington (21651) — 175 wells, median 100 ft
Massey (21650) — 174 wells, median 100 ft
Betterton (21610) — 117 wells, median 95 ft
Georgetown (21930) — 100 wells, median 104 ft
Still Pond (21667) — 97 wells, median 96 ft
Galena (21635) — 85 wells, median 110 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.