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Chester County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,955 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

121 ftmedian well depth
97 ft–145 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (2,322 tests)

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How deep are wells in Chester County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Chester County is 121 ft, based on 2,932 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 97 ft and 145 ft; 90% are shallower than 180 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 130 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Chester County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Chester County?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–90 ft), from 2,771 measurements.

How much water do wells in Chester County produce?

The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–18 gpm), from 2,322 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 60 50–100 ft 692 100–150 ft 1,487 150–200 ft 475 200–300 ft 118 300–400 ft 60 400–600 ft 40 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Chester County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

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.