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Mayking, KY (41837): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 286 KGS/DOW records · Letcher County

125 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–186 fttypical depth range
36 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mayking (41837), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mayking (41837) is 125 ft, based on 232 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 85 ft and 186 ft; 90% are shallower than 269 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mayking (41837)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Mayking (41837)?

The median static water level is 36 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–65 ft), from 186 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 63 100–150 ft 65 150–200 ft 38 200–300 ft 37 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.