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Jefferson County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Jefferson County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Jefferson County is 91 ft, based on 393 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 115 ft; 90% are shallower than 164 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 75 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Jefferson County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 91 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,275–$5,915; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,460–$9,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Jefferson County?
The median static water level is 33 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–44 ft), from 280 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Jefferson County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Tim W Woods | 13 |
| Matthew E Bailey | 12 |
| Billy L Lewis | 5 |
| Shawn B Fisher | 3 |
| Benny C Brewer | 3 |
| Gary Stephenson | 2 |
| Bradley W Williford | 1 |
| David R Frye | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Jefferson County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Louisville (40216) — 134 wells, median 80 ft
- Louisville (40211) — 70 wells, median 75 ft
- Louisville (40272) — 58 wells, median 84 ft
- Louisville (40258) — 54 wells, median 78 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.