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Putnam County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,547 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Putnam County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Putnam County is 125 ft, based on 1,508 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 82 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 150 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Putnam 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 Putnam County?
The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–80 ft), from 1,011 measurements.
How much water do wells in Putnam County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–15 gpm), from 1,168 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Putnam County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Monterey (38574) — 516 wells, median 210 ft
- Baxter (38544) — 190 wells, median 76 ft
- Cookeville (38506) — 164 wells, median 124 ft
- Silver Point (38582) — 124 wells, median 150 ft
- Cookeville (38502) — 98 wells, median 85 ft
- Buffalo Valley (38548) — 70 wells, median 125 ft
- Bloomington Springs (38545) — 53 wells, median 143 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.