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Bakersfield, CA (93304): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 103 DWR records · Kern County

267 ftmedian well depth
126 ft–601 fttypical depth range
66 ftmedian static water level
2,000 gpmmedian yield (11 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bakersfield (93304), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bakersfield (93304) is 267 ft, based on 64 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 126 ft and 601 ft; 90% are shallower than 667 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bakersfield (93304)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 267 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,675–$17,355; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,020–$26,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bakersfield (93304)?

The median static water level is 66 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 49 ft–84 ft), from 36 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 16 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 12 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 18
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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.