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Sacramento, CA (95829): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 544 DWR records · Sacramento County

238 ftmedian well depth
202 ft–280 fttypical depth range
103 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (58 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sacramento (95829), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sacramento (95829) is 238 ft, based on 486 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 202 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sacramento (95829)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 238 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,950–$15,470; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,280–$23,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sacramento (95829)?

The median static water level is 103 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 95 ft–110 ft), from 95 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 291 300–400 ft 71 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 9
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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.