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Smith Mills, KY (42457): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 96 KGS/DOW records · Henderson County

64 ftmedian well depth
56 ft–80 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Smith Mills (42457), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Smith Mills (42457) is 64 ft, based on 57 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 56 ft and 80 ft; 90% are shallower than 87 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Smith Mills (42457)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 64 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,600–$4,160; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,840–$6,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Smith Mills (42457)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–19 ft), from 54 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 43 100–150 ft 5 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.