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Tennessee Well Data › Hamilton County

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

✓ 2,926 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

225 ftmedian well depth
146 ft–330 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (2,609 tests)

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How deep are wells in Hamilton County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Hamilton County is 225 ft, based on 2,903 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 146 ft and 330 ft; 90% are shallower than 480 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Hamilton County?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–100 ft), from 2,306 measurements.

How much water do wells in Hamilton County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–30 gpm), from 2,609 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 32 50–100 ft 202 100–150 ft 526 150–200 ft 384 200–300 ft 785 300–400 ft 455 400–600 ft 408 600+ ft 111
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Well records by ZIP code in Hamilton 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.