Back Forty has 4,835 water wells on record in Hays County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 4,029 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 450 ft, with most falling between 17 and 825 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 Hays County
Pan and zoom to explore water wells, parcels, and oil & gas activity in Hays County. Open the full app for subsurface predictions and a depth estimate at any point.
Oil & Gas Activity in Hays County
Hays County has 9 oil & gas wells on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas — minimal oil-and-gas activity (#247 of 254 counties). Light oil-and-gas development generally means a cleaner surface and a simpler mineral picture, though you should still verify mineral ownership on any 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 Hays County
Free-ranging exotics have been recorded in Hays County: Axis deer (chital). 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 Hays County within established exotic range.
Groundwater & subsurface
| Wells on record | 4,835 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 450 ft |
| Depth range | 17–825 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.