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Mercer County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 113 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Mercer County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Mercer County is 125 ft, based on 70 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 222 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 200 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Mercer County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Mercer County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–70 ft), from 55 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Mercer 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 | 9 |
| Kevin R Moses | 1 |
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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.