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Union County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 261 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Union County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Union County is 169 ft, based on 83 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 227 ft; 90% are shallower than 255 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 69 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Union County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 169 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,225–$10,985; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,140–$16,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Union County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 19 ft–85 ft), from 66 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Union County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Scott A Richardville | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Union County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Morganfield (42437) — 78 wells, median 200 ft
- Sturgis (42459) — 63 wells, median 106 ft
- Uniontown (42461) — 60 wells, median 206 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.