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

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

127 ftmedian well depth
98 ft–189 fttypical depth range
31 ftmedian static water level
—median depth since 2016

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How deep are wells in Simpson County, Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in Simpson County is 127 ft, based on 19 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 98 ft and 189 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of —.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 127 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,175–$8,255; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,620–$12,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Simpson County?

The median static water level is 31 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 19 ft–58 ft), from 12 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.