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Knoxville, TN (37938): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 217 TDEC records · Knox County

230 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–388 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (174 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Knoxville (37938), Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in and around Knoxville (37938) is 230 ft, based on 211 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half fall between 130 ft and 388 ft; 90% are shallower than 570 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Knoxville (37938)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 230 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,750–$14,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,800–$23,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Knoxville (37938)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–110 ft), from 137 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 17 100–150 ft 40 150–200 ft 21 200–300 ft 54 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 32 600+ ft 20
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Method: medians computed from TDEC records (TDEC reported water wells; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.