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Salem, KY (42078): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 68 KGS/DOW records · Crittenden County

180 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–243 fttypical depth range
48 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (42078), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (42078) is 180 ft, based on 40 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 120 ft and 243 ft; 90% are shallower than 346 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (42078)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (42078)?

The median static water level is 48 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 31 ft–75 ft), from 38 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 4 600+ 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.