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Sutter County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Sutter County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Sutter County is 115 ft, based on 6,250 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 82 ft and 183 ft; 90% are shallower than 315 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 185 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Sutter County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 185 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,625–$12,025; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,100–$18,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Sutter County?
The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–25 ft), from 836 measurements.
How much water do wells in Sutter County produce?
The median tested yield is 300 gpm (middle half: 66 gpm–1,800 gpm), from 594 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Sutter County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well completion reports (California Department of Water Resources).
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Well records by ZIP code in Sutter County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Yuba City (95993) — 1,777 wells, median 100 ft
- Yuba City (95991) — 968 wells, median 110 ft
- Live Oak (95953) — 943 wells, median 120 ft
- Yuba City (95992) — 762 wells, median 115 ft
- Sutter (95982) — 455 wells, median 120 ft
- Rio Oso (95674) — 419 wells, median 204 ft
- Nicolaus (95659) — 366 wells, median 145 ft
- Pleasant Grove (95668) — 290 wells, median 275 ft
- Meridian (95957) — 229 wells, median 170 ft
- Sacramento (95836) — 209 wells, median 196 ft
- Robbins (95676) — 112 wells, median 120 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.