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Shelby County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,787 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Shelby County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Shelby County is 180 ft, based on 2,724 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 103 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 220 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Shelby County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Shelby County?
The median static water level is 73 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 48 ft–100 ft), from 2,430 measurements.
How much water do wells in Shelby County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–50 gpm), from 1,448 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Shelby County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Collierville (38027) — 158 wells, median 160 ft
- Memphis (38127) — 136 wells, median 110 ft
- Millington (38053) — 118 wells, median 92 ft
- Arlington (38002) — 107 wells, median 190 ft
- Memphis (38109) — 86 wells, median 115 ft
- Millington (38055) — 86 wells, median 100 ft
- Germantown (38139) — 79 wells, median 177 ft
- Millington (38054) — 70 wells, median 94 ft
- Memphis (38125) — 57 wells, median 187 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.