Back Forty has 1,383 water wells on record in Ward County, Texas, drawn from the Texas Water Development Board’s Submitted Driller’s Reports.
Across the 1,255 wells with a logged borehole depth, the typical well reaches about 120 ft, with most falling between 18 and 462 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 Ward County
Pan and zoom to explore water wells, parcels, and oil & gas activity in Ward County. Open the full app for subsurface predictions and a depth estimate at any point.
Agricultural Valuation (Ag Exemption) in Ward County
Ward County has 2,082 parcels carrying a 1-d-1 agricultural valuation in our data. An ag valuation can cut a property’s taxable value sharply — but it does not transfer to a new owner automatically, and if the land’s use changes, Texas can recapture up to three years of the tax savings plus interest (the “rollback” tax, Tax Code §23.55). Confirm the current ag status and any rollback exposure on a specific tract before you buy.
Educational summary from county appraisal-roll data, not tax advice — verify with the county appraisal district.
Oil & Gas Activity in Ward County
Ward County has 12,368 oil & gas wells on record with the Railroad Commission of Texas — a high level of oil-and-gas activity for Texas (#16 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.
Data Centers & Water Demand in Ward County
There is 1 data center on record in Ward 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 | 1,383 |
|---|---|
| Typical well depth | ≈ 120 ft |
| Depth range | 18–462 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.