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Knoxville, TN (37998): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 357 TDEC records · Knox County

223 ftmedian well depth
166 ft–340 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (287 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Knoxville (37998), Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in and around Knoxville (37998) is 223 ft, based on 330 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half fall between 166 ft and 340 ft; 90% are shallower than 481 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Knoxville (37998)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 223 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,575–$14,495; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,380–$22,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Knoxville (37998)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–80 ft), from 285 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 51 150–200 ft 42 200–300 ft 106 300–400 ft 51 400–600 ft 44 600+ 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.