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Columbus, OH (43228): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 103 ODNR records · Franklin County

121 ftmedian well depth
99 ft–147 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (103 tests)

How deep are wells in Columbus (43228), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in Columbus (43228) is 121 ft, based on 103 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 99 ft and 147 ft; 90% are shallower than 182 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Columbus (43228)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Columbus (43228)?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 41 ft–61 ft), from 103 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 26 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of Franklin County well records.

Method: medians computed from ODNR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, public/municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural/irrigation, fire protection) — monitoring, test/boring, heat-pump, injection, abandoned/sealed and unclassified wells 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.