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Humboldt County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Humboldt County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Humboldt County is 100 ft, based on 4,095 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 56 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 245 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 180 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Humboldt County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Humboldt County?
The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–100 ft), from 910 measurements.
How much water do wells in Humboldt County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–20 gpm), from 1,703 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Humboldt County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well completion reports (California Department of Water Resources).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| FISCH DRILLING AND PUMP INC | 456 |
| RICH WELL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE INC | 157 |
| WATSON WELL DRILLING INC | 130 |
| VICS WELL DRILLING INC | 82 |
| BUSHNELL ENTERPRISES | 51 |
| BUSHNELL WELL DRILLING | 20 |
| GREGG DRILLING LLC | 18 |
| PITCHER DRILLING CO | 7 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Humboldt County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Mckinleyville (95519) — 485 wells, median 70 ft
- Bayside (95524) — 343 wells, median 105 ft
- Fortuna (95540) — 252 wells, median 80 ft
- Arcata (95521) — 236 wells, median 65 ft
- Loleta (95551) — 202 wells, median 100 ft
- Bridgeville (95526) — 169 wells, median 160 ft
- Trinidad (95570) — 152 wells, median 74 ft
- Hydesville (95547) — 150 wells, median 110 ft
- Alderpoint (95511) — 105 wells, median 200 ft
- Eureka (95503) — 103 wells, median 120 ft
- Willow Creek (95573) — 98 wells, median 140 ft
- Whitethorn (95589) — 96 wells, median 200 ft
- Honeydew (95545) — 86 wells, median 200 ft
- Garberville (95542) — 84 wells, median 185 ft
- Fields Landing (95537) — 84 wells, median 137 ft
- Arcata (95518) — 79 wells, median 80 ft
- Ferndale (95536) — 67 wells, median 144 ft
- Blocksburg (95514) — 66 wells, median 180 ft
- Myers Flat (95554) — 57 wells, median 155 ft
- Miranda (95553) — 56 wells, median 133 ft
- Blue Lake (95525) — 56 wells, median 110 ft
- Redway (95560) — 55 wells, median 200 ft
- Hoopa (95546) — 54 wells, median 60 ft
- Eureka (95502) — 53 wells, median 20 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (filed well completion reports, water-supply uses only (destruction, repair and monitoring wells excluded); depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.