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Sacramento, CA (95838): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 343 DWR records · Sacramento County

91 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–115 fttypical depth range
68 ftmedian static water level
60 gpmmedian yield (9 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sacramento (95838), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sacramento (95838) is 91 ft, based on 266 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 70 ft and 115 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sacramento (95838)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 91 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,275–$5,915; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,460–$9,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sacramento (95838)?

The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 55 ft–80 ft), from 16 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 134 100–150 ft 53 150–200 ft 18 200–300 ft 18 300–400 ft 5 400–600 ft 10 600+ ft 0
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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.