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Russell County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 298 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Russell County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Russell County is 85 ft, based on 226 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 68 ft and 113 ft; 90% are shallower than 135 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Russell 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 Russell County?
The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 28 ft–59 ft), from 202 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Russell County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Russell Springs (42642) — 203 wells, median 90 ft
- Jamestown (42629) — 61 wells, median 93 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.