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Baxter, KY (40806): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 60 KGS/DOW records · Harlan County

294 ftmedian well depth
143 ft–403 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Baxter (40806), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Baxter (40806) is 294 ft, based on 48 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 143 ft and 403 ft; 90% are shallower than 530 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Baxter (40806)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 294 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,350–$19,110; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,640–$29,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Baxter (40806)?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–125 ft), from 45 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 10 600+ ft 3
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.