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Magoffin County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 344 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Magoffin County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Magoffin County is 85 ft, based on 192 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 57 ft and 144 ft; 90% are shallower than 225 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 155 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Magoffin County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Magoffin County?
The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–48 ft), from 161 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Magoffin 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 | 7 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Magoffin County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Royalton (41464) — 110 wells, median 87 ft
- Gunlock (41632) — 83 wells, median 82 ft
- Salyersville (41465) — 71 wells, median 99 ft
- Falcon (41426) — 63 wells, median 70 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.