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Knox County, Kentucky: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Knox County, Kentucky?
The median drilled well depth in Knox County is 122 ft, based on 304 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half of all wells fall between 84 ft and 197 ft; 90% are shallower than 285 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 150 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Knox County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 122 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,050–$7,930; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,320–$12,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Knox County?
The median static water level is 44 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–60 ft), from 289 measurements.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Knox County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county, per the construction records in the state repository.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Kevin R Moses | 7 |
| K Amos Moses | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Knox County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Woodbine (40771) — 100 wells, median 160 ft
- Gray (40734) — 85 wells, median 182 ft
- Bryants Store (40921) — 57 wells, median 125 ft
- Girdler (40943) — 54 wells, median 108 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.