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Carter County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,014 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Carter County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Carter County is 230 ft, based on 1,981 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 150 ft and 370 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 325 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Carter County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 325 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,125–$21,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,500–$32,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Carter County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–80 ft), from 1,448 measurements.
How much water do wells in Carter County produce?
The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–20 gpm), from 1,899 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Carter County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Roan Mountain (37687) — 520 wells, median 225 ft
- Hampton (37658) — 213 wells, median 260 ft
- Elizabethton (37643) — 58 wells, median 276 ft
Method: medians computed from TDEC records (TDEC reported water wells; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.