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Stearns, KY (42647): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 158 KGS/DOW records · Mccreary County

100 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–142 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Stearns (42647), Kentucky?

The median drilled well depth in and around Stearns (42647) is 100 ft, based on 126 wells with recorded depths in the state KGS/DOW database. Half fall between 72 ft and 142 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Stearns (42647)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Stearns (42647)?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 32 ft–89 ft), from 116 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 53 100–150 ft 33 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.