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Tennessee Well Data › Franklin County

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

✓ 2,801 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

100 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–145 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (2,180 tests)

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How deep are wells in Franklin County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Franklin County is 100 ft, based on 2,759 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 145 ft; 90% are shallower than 205 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 160 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Franklin County?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–70 ft), from 2,131 measurements.

How much water do wells in Franklin County produce?

The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–20 gpm), from 2,180 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 103 50–100 ft 1,197 100–150 ft 820 150–200 ft 285 200–300 ft 274 300–400 ft 67 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 4
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Well records by ZIP code in Franklin 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.