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Fentress County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,141 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Fentress County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Fentress County is 125 ft, based on 1,132 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 188 ft; 90% are shallower than 298 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 184 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Fentress County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 184 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,600–$11,960; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,040–$18,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Fentress County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–60 ft), from 879 measurements.
How much water do wells in Fentress County produce?
The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–8 gpm), from 1,054 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Fentress County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Jamestown (38556) — 162 wells, median 150 ft
- Wilder (38589) — 148 wells, median 200 ft
- Allardt (38504) — 110 wells, median 120 ft
- Clarkrange (38553) — 107 wells, median 150 ft
- Grimsley (38565) — 95 wells, median 165 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.