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Bakersfield, CA (93302): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 138 DWR records · Kern County

300 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–609 fttypical depth range
82 ftmedian static water level
1,775 gpmmedian yield (16 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bakersfield (93302), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bakersfield (93302) is 300 ft, based on 50 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 120 ft and 609 ft; 90% are shallower than 676 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bakersfield (93302)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bakersfield (93302)?

The median static water level is 82 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 56 ft–101 ft), from 21 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 18 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 16
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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.