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Metcalfe County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 217 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19

90 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–125 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
—median depth since 2016

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How deep are wells in Metcalfe County, Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in Metcalfe County is 90 ft, based on 48 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 70 ft and 125 ft; 90% are shallower than 134 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Metcalfe County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Metcalfe County?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–67 ft), from 38 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 19 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Metcalfe County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

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.