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ZIP 16872, Centre County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 72 PaGWIS records · Centre County

194 ftmedian well depth
115 ft–300 fttypical depth range
63 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (56 tests)

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How deep are wells in ZIP 16872, Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 16872 is 194 ft, based on 68 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 115 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 385 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 16872?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 194 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,850–$12,610; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,640–$19,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in ZIP 16872?

The median static water level is 63 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 33 ft–116 ft), from 18 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from PaGWIS records (PaGWIS water wells; wells recorded solely as monitoring, observation, geothermal, injection or oil-and-gas holes are excluded, as are the few records the state labels a tunnel, drain, sinkhole or pond; depths 0-5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.