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Murray, KY (42071): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 259 KGS/DOW records · Calloway County

140 ftmedian well depth
73 ft–180 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Murray (42071), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Murray (42071) is 140 ft, based on 179 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 73 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 228 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Murray (42071)?

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 Murray (42071)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–99 ft), from 171 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 24 50–100 ft 35 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 62 200–300 ft 23 300–400 ft 1 400–600 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.