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Kernville, CA (93238): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 132 DWR records · Kern County

118 ftmedian well depth
75 ft–175 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (80 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Kernville (93238), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Kernville (93238) is 118 ft, based on 107 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 75 ft and 175 ft; 90% are shallower than 328 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Kernville (93238)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 118 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,950–$7,670; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,080–$11,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Kernville (93238)?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–35 ft), from 87 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 27 100–150 ft 33 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 1
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.