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Carter County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Carter County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Carter County is 84 ft, based on 210 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 51 ft and 142 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 231 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Carter County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 84 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,100–$5,460; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,040–$8,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Carter County?
The median static water level is 28 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–50 ft), from 165 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Carter County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Billy L Lewis | 5 |
| Dale Pinkerton | 1 |
| Tuss M Taylor | 1 |
| Timothy R Harmon | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Carter County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Carter (41128) — 144 wells, median 60 ft
- Grayson (41143) — 72 wells, median 90 ft
- Willard (41181) — 67 wells, median 120 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.