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Hancock County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Hancock County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Hancock County is 109 ft, based on 112 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 97 ft and 133 ft; 90% are shallower than 144 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 102 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Hancock County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 109 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,725–$7,085; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,540–$10,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Hancock County?
The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–46 ft), from 78 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Hancock County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Shawn B Fisher | 2 |
| Harry (Jay) J Burton | 1 |
| Gary Stephenson | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Hancock County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Hawesville (42348) — 131 wells, median 113 ft
- Lewisport (42351) — 86 wells, median 104 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.