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Owsley County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 239 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Owsley County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Owsley County is 80 ft, based on 135 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 59 ft and 119 ft; 90% are shallower than 163 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 71 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Owsley County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Owsley County?
The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–58 ft), from 123 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Owsley County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Patrick T Frary | 4 |
| Billy L Lewis | 3 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Owsley County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Booneville (41314) — 93 wells, median 105 ft
- Ricetown (41364) — 51 wells, median 74 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.