State College, PA Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
220 ft
Cost / Foot
$26–$64
Total Project
$9,680
vs. National Avg
29% above avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
State College, PA Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,600–$6,400 | $7,400–$11,200 | $9,200 |
| 150 ft | $3,900–$9,600 | $9,100–$14,800 | $11,800 |
| 200 ft | $5,200–$12,800 | $10,800–$18,400 | $14,400 |
| 300 ft | $7,800–$19,200 | $14,200–$25,600 | $19,600 |
| 400 ft | $10,400–$25,600 | $17,600–$32,800 | $24,800 |
| 500 ft | $13,000–$32,000 | $21,000–$40,000 | $30,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on State College area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in State College, PA
Nittany Valley with Ordovician limestone surrounded by Appalachian ridges of Silurian sandstone; Spring Creek is spring-fed from carbonate aquifer
The average residential well in State College is 220 feet deep and costs approximately $9,680 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $26 to $64 per foot, which is 29% above the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the State College area is the Nittany Valley / Ordovician-Cambrian Carbonate Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Centre County well permit; PA DEP; $50-$100; Spring Creek watershed has special protection
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