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

✓ 788 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

85 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–133 fttypical depth range
33 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (730 tests)

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How deep are wells in Scott County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Scott County is 85 ft, based on 775 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 133 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 250 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Scott County?

The median static water level is 33 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–50 ft), from 626 measurements.

How much water do wells in Scott County produce?

The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–10 gpm), from 730 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 84 50–100 ft 356 100–150 ft 174 150–200 ft 67 200–300 ft 57 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 9
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Well records by ZIP code in Scott 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.