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Melvin, KY (41650): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 74 KGS/DOW records · Floyd County

85 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–129 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Melvin (41650), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Melvin (41650) is 85 ft, based on 68 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 62 ft and 129 ft; 90% are shallower than 211 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Melvin (41650)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Melvin (41650)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–60 ft), from 61 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.