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Fayette County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Fayette County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Fayette County is 151 ft, based on 9,707 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 126 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 205 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 170 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Fayette County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 170 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,250–$11,050; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,200–$17,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Fayette County?
The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–100 ft), from 9,155 measurements.
How much water do wells in Fayette County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–22 gpm), from 5,097 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Fayette County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Oakland (38060) — 1,390 wells, median 160 ft
- Williston (38076) — 779 wells, median 170 ft
- Macon (38048) — 747 wells, median 150 ft
- Gallaway (38036) — 695 wells, median 185 ft
- Rossville (38066) — 636 wells, median 147 ft
- Laconia (38045) — 635 wells, median 160 ft
- Moscow (38057) — 613 wells, median 140 ft
- Eads (38028) — 488 wells, median 180 ft
- Braden (38010) — 432 wells, median 140 ft
- Somerville (38068) — 424 wells, median 140 ft
- La Grange (38046) — 91 wells, median 160 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.