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Fayette County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Fayette County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Fayette County is 140 ft, based on 325 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 95 ft and 182 ft; 90% are shallower than 236 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 162 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Fayette County?
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 Fayette County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–45 ft), from 219 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Fayette County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Billy L Lewis | 37 |
| Kevin R Moses | 17 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Fayette County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Lexington (40511) — 151 wells, median 120 ft
- Lexington (40510) — 119 wells, median 135 ft
- Lexington (40516) — 113 wells, median 150 ft
- Lexington (40509) — 51 wells, median 164 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.