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Madera, CA (93638): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,869 DWR records · Madera County

400 ftmedian well depth
340 ft–600 fttypical depth range
206 ftmedian static water level
60 gpmmedian yield (636 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Madera (93638), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Madera (93638) is 400 ft, based on 1,597 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 340 ft and 600 ft; 90% are shallower than 800 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Madera (93638)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 600 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $15,000–$39,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $36,000–$60,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Madera (93638)?

The median static water level is 206 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 168 ft–294 ft), from 928 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 141 300–400 ft 565 400–600 ft 346 600+ ft 485
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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.