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Lexington, KY (40516): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 113 KGS/DOW records · Fayette County

150 ftmedian well depth
122 ft–180 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lexington (40516), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lexington (40516) is 150 ft, based on 65 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 122 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 268 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lexington (40516)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lexington (40516)?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–52 ft), from 49 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 4
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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.