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Horry County, South Carolina: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,140 SCDES + USGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Horry County, South Carolina?
The median drilled well depth in Horry County is 324 ft, based on 1,140 wells with recorded depths in the state SCDES + USGS database. Half of all wells fall between 114 ft and 560 ft; 90% are shallower than 740 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 813 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Horry County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 324 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,100–$21,060; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,440–$32,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Horry County?
The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–80 ft), from 495 measurements.
How much water do wells in Horry County produce?
The median tested yield is 100 gpm (middle half: 35 gpm–303 gpm), from 511 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Horry County?
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Professional Pump & Well | 5 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Horry County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Myrtle Beach (29577) — 144 wells, median 516 ft
- Conway (29526) — 139 wells, median 305 ft
- Conway (29527) — 92 wells, median 293 ft
- Loris (29569) — 92 wells, median 200 ft
- Little River (29566) — 82 wells, median 171 ft
- Myrtle Beach (29572) — 81 wells, median 504 ft
- North Myrtle Beach (29597) — 80 wells, median 376 ft
- Myrtle Beach (29575) — 75 wells, median 560 ft
Method: medians computed from SCDES + USGS records (USGS NWIS groundwater inventory, water-supply wells only (monitoring wells, test holes and injection wells excluded), and only wells carrying a measured depth). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.