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Lexington, KY (40509): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 51 KGS/DOW records · Fayette County

164 ftmedian well depth
104 ft–230 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lexington (40509), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lexington (40509) is 164 ft, based on 44 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 104 ft and 230 ft; 90% are shallower than 255 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lexington (40509)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 164 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,100–$10,660; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,840–$16,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lexington (40509)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–48 ft), from 29 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 19 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.