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Bakersfield, CA (93312): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 499 DWR records · Kern County

302 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–600 fttypical depth range
77 ftmedian static water level
1,000 gpmmedian yield (53 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bakersfield (93312), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bakersfield (93312) is 302 ft, based on 321 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 200 ft and 600 ft; 90% are shallower than 855 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bakersfield (93312)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 302 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,550–$19,630; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,120–$30,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bakersfield (93312)?

The median static water level is 77 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 57 ft–137 ft), from 188 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 16 100–150 ft 35 150–200 ft 30 200–300 ft 51 300–400 ft 50 400–600 ft 55 600+ ft 84
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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.