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Columbus, KY (42032): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 132 KGS/DOW records · Hickman County

170 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–225 fttypical depth range
61 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (42032), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (42032) is 170 ft, based on 96 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 130 ft and 225 ft; 90% are shallower than 268 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (42032)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 170 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,250–$11,050; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,200–$17,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (42032)?

The median static water level is 61 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–125 ft), from 85 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 31 150–200 ft 24 200–300 ft 33 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.