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

✓ 6,867 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

185 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–297 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (5,400 tests)

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How deep are wells in Rutherford County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Rutherford County is 185 ft, based on 6,668 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 120 ft and 297 ft; 90% are shallower than 375 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 250 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Rutherford County?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–55 ft), from 3,363 measurements.

How much water do wells in Rutherford County produce?

The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–25 gpm), from 5,400 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 146 50–100 ft 904 100–150 ft 1,542 150–200 ft 987 200–300 ft 1,444 300–400 ft 1,025 400–600 ft 309 600+ ft 311
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Well records by ZIP code in Rutherford 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.