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

✓ 2,374 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

191 ftmedian well depth
125 ft–290 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (2,102 tests)

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How deep are wells in Rhea County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Rhea County is 191 ft, based on 2,348 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 125 ft and 290 ft; 90% are shallower than 402 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 191 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,775–$12,415; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,460–$19,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Rhea County?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–90 ft), from 1,856 measurements.

How much water do wells in Rhea County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–20 gpm), from 2,102 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 35 50–100 ft 266 100–150 ft 525 150–200 ft 365 200–300 ft 585 300–400 ft 310 400–600 ft 214 600+ ft 48
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Well records by ZIP code in Rhea 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.