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Emlyn, KY (40730): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 283 KGS/DOW records · Whitley County

145 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–200 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Emlyn (40730), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Emlyn (40730) is 145 ft, based on 213 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 100 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Emlyn (40730)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Emlyn (40730)?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–90 ft), from 196 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 26 100–150 ft 74 150–200 ft 28 200–300 ft 46 300–400 ft 21 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 0
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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.