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

✓ 4,583 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

280 ftmedian well depth
180 ft–405 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (4,148 tests)

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How deep are wells in Jefferson County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Jefferson County is 280 ft, based on 4,537 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 180 ft and 405 ft; 90% are shallower than 555 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 345 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 345 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,625–$22,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,700–$34,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Jefferson County?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–100 ft), from 3,658 measurements.

How much water do wells in Jefferson County produce?

The median tested yield is 11 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–20 gpm), from 4,148 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 131 100–150 ft 563 150–200 ft 601 200–300 ft 1,087 300–400 ft 858 400–600 ft 897 600+ ft 374
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Well records by ZIP code in Jefferson 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.