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Bell County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 682 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Bell County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Bell County is 130 ft, based on 458 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 212 ft; 90% are shallower than 330 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Bell County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Bell County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–65 ft), from 441 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Bell County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Middlesboro (40965) — 171 wells, median 178 ft
- Calvin (40813) — 72 wells, median 195 ft
- Pineville (40977) — 60 wells, median 115 ft
- Arjay (40902) — 57 wells, median 105 ft
Method: medians computed from KGS/DOW records (Kentucky groundwater repository water wells (the state's own W-type split — monitoring wells are a separate file and never counted); depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.