Back Forty has 24,653 water wells on record in Bexar County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 18,268 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 20 ft, with most falling between 5 and 370 ft.
These figures summarize nearby historical wells; for an estimate at a specific location, drop a pin in the app. Always confirm with a licensed driller before relying on any figure for a purchase or drilling decision.
Interactive Land Map of Bexar County
Pan and zoom to explore water wells, parcels, and oil & gas activity in Bexar County. Open the full app for subsurface predictions and a depth estimate at any point.
Oil & Gas Activity in Bexar County
Bexar County has 8,568 oil & gas wells on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas — a high level of oil-and-gas activity for Texas (#34 of 254 counties). That much drilling history usually means an established mineral estate, active operators, and the surface activity that comes with it. If mineral rights matter to your purchase, research the severed mineral estate on any specific tract.
Counts are approximate, drawn from public RRC records, and include active and plugged wells. Not a substitute for a title or mineral search.
Non-Native & Exotic Wildlife in Bexar County
Free-ranging exotics have been recorded in Bexar County: Blackbuck and Fallow deer. These are citizen-science observations — they indicate presence, not population, and may include high-fenced animals, so absence of records is not proof a species is absent. For hunters, it places Bexar County within established exotic range.
Data Centers & Water Demand in Bexar County
There are 31 data centers on record in Bexar County. Data centers are among the largest industrial groundwater users, so large-scale facilities nearby can add competition for the same aquifers a private well would draw from — worth weighing if you’ll depend on groundwater for this property.
Groundwater & subsurface
| Wells on record | 24,653 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 20 ft |
| Depth range | 5–370 ft (most wells) |
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Data last refreshed: May 2026
Disclaimer: The figures on this page are derived from historical Texas Water Development Board driller's reports for nearby wells and are provided for general informational purposes only. Actual conditions at any specific property can differ substantially. Nothing here guarantees water availability, well depth, or subsurface conditions, and it is not professional geological, engineering, or legal advice. Always consult a licensed Texas water-well driller or other qualified professional before making any purchase, drilling, or development decision.