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Lexington, KY (40511): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 151 KGS/DOW records · Fayette County

120 ftmedian well depth
64 ft–164 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lexington (40511), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lexington (40511) is 120 ft, based on 105 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 64 ft and 164 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lexington (40511)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lexington (40511)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–46 ft), from 48 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 42 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 15 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 2
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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.