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Houston, TX (77047): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 92 TDLR SDR records · Harris County

345 ftmedian well depth
274 ft–360 fttypical depth range
153 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (84 tests)

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How deep are wells in Houston (77047), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Houston (77047) is 345 ft, based on 92 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 274 ft and 360 ft; 90% are shallower than 385 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Houston (77047)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 345 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,625–$22,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,700–$34,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Houston (77047)?

The median static water level is 153 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 130 ft–164 ft), from 90 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 59 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 2
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Method: medians computed from TDLR SDR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, stock, public supply, industrial) — monitoring, environmental borings, test holes, injection and geothermal excluded; 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.