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Ransom, PA (18653): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 139 PaGWIS records · Lackawanna County

245 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–324 fttypical depth range
105 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (128 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ransom (18653), Pennsylvania?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ransom (18653) is 245 ft, based on 135 wells with recorded depths in the state PaGWIS database. Half fall between 160 ft and 324 ft; 90% are shallower than 456 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ransom (18653)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 245 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,125–$15,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,700–$24,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ransom (18653)?

The median static water level is 105 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 53 ft–174 ft), from 90 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 18 150–200 ft 24 200–300 ft 42 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 7
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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.