Bardstown, KY Well
Drilling Cost
Avg. Depth
150 ft
Cost / Foot
$22–$52
Total Project
$5,250
vs. National Avg
30% below avg.
the $7,500 national avg.
Bardstown, KY Well Drilling Cost by Depth
| Well Depth | Drilling Only | Complete System | Est. Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 ft | $2,200–$5,200 | $7,000–$10,000 | $8,300 |
| 150 ft | $3,300–$7,800 | $8,500–$13,000 | $10,450 |
| 200 ft | $4,400–$10,400 | $10,000–$16,000 | $12,600 |
| 300 ft | $6,600–$15,600 | $13,000–$22,000 | $16,900 |
| 400 ft | $8,800–$20,800 | $16,000–$28,000 | $21,200 |
| 500 ft | $11,000–$26,000 | $19,000–$34,000 | $25,500 |
*Costs are estimates based on Bardstown area rates for 2026. Complete system includes casing, pump, pressure tank, electrical, and permits. Actual prices vary by property.
Well Drilling in Bardstown, KY
Nelson County knob country with Silurian-Ordovician transition; bourbon distillery country sits on productive limestone aquifer
The average residential well in Bardstown is 150 feet deep and costs approximately $5,250 for a complete system including drilling, casing, pump, and pressure tank. Drilling rates in the area range from $22 to $52 per foot, which is 30% below the national average of $7,500.
The primary aquifer serving the Bardstown area is the Ordovician-Silurian Carbonate Aquifer. Well depths can vary significantly depending on your specific property location and proximity to the aquifer.
Permits & Regulations
Nelson County well permit; Kentucky Division of Water; $50
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