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Smith County, Tennessee: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,386 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28
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How deep are wells in Smith County, Tennessee?
The median drilled well depth in Smith County is 125 ft, based on 1,334 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 85 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 266 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 180 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Smith 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 Smith County?
The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 29 ft–75 ft), from 862 measurements.
How much water do wells in Smith County produce?
The median tested yield is 6 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–12 gpm), from 845 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Smith County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Riddleton (37151) — 191 wells, median 120 ft
- Pleasant Shade (37145) — 164 wells, median 100 ft
- Gordonsville (38563) — 161 wells, median 150 ft
- Brush Creek (38547) — 127 wells, median 160 ft
- Elmwood (38560) — 114 wells, median 170 ft
- Hickman (38567) — 106 wells, median 148 ft
- Chestnut Mound (38552) — 84 wells, median 105 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.