What a new water well costs near Oklahoma City
These figures come from published guides and a county index built from official OWRB well records. They are planning estimates, not quotes. Depth, rock, casing, pump size and the distance to the house all change the final bill.
By county (median depth and modeled cost)
| County | OWRB records | Median depth | Typical depth | Complete system | Drilling and casing only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 15,711 | 200 ft | 160-240 ft | $12,000-$20,000 | $5,000-$13,000 |
| Cleveland | 7,301 | 180 ft | 140-220 ft | $10,800-$18,000 | $4,500-$11,700 |
| Logan | 4,950 | 180 ft | 150-220 ft | $12,000-$20,000 | $5,000-$13,000 |
| Canadian | 3,803 | 120 ft | 72-150 ft | $7,200-$12,000 | $3,000-$7,800 |
| McClain | 2,275 | 140 ft | 100-160 ft | $9,600-$16,000 | $4,000-$10,400 |
Source: Oklahoma Well Depth & Drilling Cost Index (from OWRB well records, updated Aug 24, 2026). Depth is measured from records; cost is modeled from published per-foot rates.
Per-foot and statewide figures
- Oklahoma drilling runs about $25-$55 per foot, with an average residential well of 185 feet (WellDrillingCosts.com, Oklahoma).
- One 2026 guide lists $28-$45 per foot and $12,000-$28,000 installed for central Oklahoma counties (2026 Oklahoma regional price guide).
- A complete Oklahoma well system commonly runs $8,000-$25,000; budget a 15-25% depth contingency, since nobody knows the exact depth to water until drilling (DrillerDB Oklahoma cost guide).
Often priced separately
Drilling quotes often leave out the submersible pump, pressure tank, wiring and the water line to the house (2026 Oklahoma regional price guide). Ask every driller for an all-in written quote that names the per-foot rate, the estimated depth, casing type and what happens if the well goes deeper.