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Caldwell County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 229 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Caldwell County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Caldwell County is 156 ft, based on 63 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 110 ft and 222 ft; 90% are shallower than 261 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Caldwell County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 156 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,900–$10,140; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,360–$15,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Caldwell County?
The median static water level is 49 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 28 ft–78 ft), from 62 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Caldwell County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Princeton (42445) — 118 wells, median 141 ft
- Fredonia (42411) — 72 wells, median 188 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.