Somerset, KY Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
180 ft
Cost / Foot
$24–$54
Total Project
$6,480
vs. National Avg
14% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Somerset, KY Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,400–$5,400 | $7,200–$10,200 | $8,400 |
| 150 ft | $3,600–$8,100 | $8,800–$13,300 | $10,600 |
| 200 ft | $4,800–$10,800 | $10,400–$16,400 | $12,800 |
| 300 ft | $7,200–$16,200 | $13,600–$22,600 | $17,200 |
| 400 ft | $9,600–$21,600 | $16,800–$28,800 | $21,600 |
| 500 ft | $12,000–$27,000 | $20,000–$35,000 | $26,000 |
*Costs are estimates based on Somerset area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Somerset, KY
Lake Cumberland area with Mississippian limestone plateau; karst terrain with sinkholes and disappearing streams; deep bedrock wells
The average residential well in Somerset is 180 feet deep and costs approximately $6,480 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $24 to $54 per foot, which is 14% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Somerset area is the Mississippian Limestone / Pennyroyal Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Pulaski County well permit; Kentucky Division of Water; $50
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