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Caliente, CA (93518): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 788 DWR records · Kern County

285 ftmedian well depth
200 ft–375 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
17 gpmmedian yield (541 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Caliente (93518), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Caliente (93518) is 285 ft, based on 701 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 200 ft and 375 ft; 90% are shallower than 460 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Caliente (93518)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 285 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,125–$18,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,100–$28,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Caliente (93518)?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–82 ft), from 605 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 70 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 200 300–400 ft 197 400–600 ft 119 600+ ft 27
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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.