Tennessee Well Data › Macon County
Macon County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,546 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Macon County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Macon County is 100 ft, based on 1,528 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 75 ft and 125 ft; 90% are shallower than 175 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 125 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Macon County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Macon County?
The median static water level is 42 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–64 ft), from 1,119 measurements.
How much water do wells in Macon County produce?
The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–10 gpm), from 1,051 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Macon County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Dixon Springs (37057) — 294 wells, median 93 ft
- Red Boiling Springs (37150) — 255 wells, median 125 ft
- Lafayette (37083) — 210 wells, median 100 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.