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Jackson County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 855 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Jackson County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Jackson County is 125 ft, based on 842 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 85 ft and 182 ft; 90% are shallower than 256 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 162 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Jackson County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Jackson County?
The median static water level is 58 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–80 ft), from 550 measurements.
How much water do wells in Jackson County produce?
The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 2 gpm–12 gpm), from 583 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Jackson County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Gainesboro (38562) — 141 wells, median 125 ft
- Granville (38564) — 112 wells, median 155 ft
- Cookeville (38501) — 98 wells, median 129 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.