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Helton, KY (40840): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 58 KGS/DOW records · Leslie County

145 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–220 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Helton (40840), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Helton (40840) is 145 ft, based on 49 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 100 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 428 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Helton (40840)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Helton (40840)?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 33 ft–98 ft), from 43 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 14 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 1
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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.