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Blackey, KY (41804): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 94 KGS/DOW records · Letcher County

140 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–210 fttypical depth range
35 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Blackey (41804), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Blackey (41804) is 140 ft, based on 84 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 85 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 269 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Blackey (41804)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Blackey (41804)?

The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–69 ft), from 78 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

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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.