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Union City, TN (38281): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 131 TDEC records · Obion County

142 ftmedian well depth
110 ft–180 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (115 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Union City (38281), Tennessee?

The median drilled well depth in and around Union City (38281) is 142 ft, based on 131 wells with recorded depths in the state TDEC database. Half fall between 110 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 245 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Union City (38281)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 142 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,550–$9,230; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,520–$14,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Union City (38281)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–60 ft), from 114 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 50 150–200 ft 32 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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.