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Ballard County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,579 KGS/DOW records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Ballard County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Ballard County is 133 ft, based on 1,309 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 92 ft and 185 ft; 90% are shallower than 248 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 135 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ballard County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 133 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,325–$8,645; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,980–$13,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ballard County?
The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–100 ft), from 1,001 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ballard County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gus E Naranjo Jr | 42 |
| John Bowman | 11 |
| Marc S Naranjo | 7 |
| Daniel Scott Kelly | 5 |
| John A Byrd | 1 |
| Gil W Cumbee | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Ballard County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bandana (42022) — 617 wells, median 87 ft
- Wickliffe (42087) — 307 wells, median 237 ft
- La Center (42056) — 252 wells, median 115 ft
- Barlow (42024) — 220 wells, median 135 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.