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Payneville, KY (40157): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 135 KGS/DOW records · Meade County

343 ftmedian well depth
183 ft–402 fttypical depth range
240 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Payneville (40157), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Payneville (40157) is 343 ft, based on 90 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 183 ft and 402 ft; 90% are shallower than 462 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Payneville (40157)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 343 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,575–$22,295; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,580–$34,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Payneville (40157)?

The median static water level is 240 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 82 ft–340 ft), from 75 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 27 400–600 ft 28 600+ ft 1
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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.