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

✓ 4,474 TDEC records · verified 2026-09-28

160 ftmedian well depth
105 ft–220 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (3,167 tests)

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How deep are wells in Wilson County, Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in Wilson County is 160 ft, based on 4,374 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half of all wells fall between 105 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 200 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Wilson County?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–80 ft), from 1,988 measurements.

How much water do wells in Wilson County produce?

The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 2 gpm–10 gpm), from 3,167 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 97 50–100 ft 713 100–150 ft 1,161 150–200 ft 841 200–300 ft 1,020 300–400 ft 402 400–600 ft 77 600+ ft 63
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Well records by ZIP code in Wilson 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.