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Yerkes, KY (41778): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 73 KGS/DOW records · Perry County

164 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–206 fttypical depth range
63 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Yerkes (41778), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Yerkes (41778) is 164 ft, based on 56 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 120 ft and 206 ft; 90% are shallower than 275 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Yerkes (41778)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 164 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,100–$10,660; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,840–$16,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Yerkes (41778)?

The median static water level is 63 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–95 ft), from 54 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 18 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 5 400–600 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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.