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Middlesboro, KY (40965): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 171 KGS/DOW records · Bell County

178 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–285 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Middlesboro (40965), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Middlesboro (40965) is 178 ft, based on 52 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 130 ft and 285 ft; 90% are shallower than 439 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Middlesboro (40965)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 178 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,450–$11,570; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,680–$17,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Middlesboro (40965)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–80 ft), from 48 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

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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.