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Wickliffe, KY (42087): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 307 KGS/DOW records · Ballard County

237 ftmedian well depth
190 ft–291 fttypical depth range
131 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Wickliffe (42087), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Wickliffe (42087) is 237 ft, based on 244 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 190 ft and 291 ft; 90% are shallower than 340 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Wickliffe (42087)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 237 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,925–$15,405; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,220–$23,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Wickliffe (42087)?

The median static water level is 131 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 100 ft–142 ft), from 216 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.