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Chico, CA (95926): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 962 DWR records · Butte County

145 ftmedian well depth
110 ft–190 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (145 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chico (95926), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chico (95926) is 145 ft, based on 961 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 110 ft and 190 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chico (95926)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chico (95926)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–58 ft), from 18 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 29 50–100 ft 146 100–150 ft 335 150–200 ft 228 200–300 ft 126 300–400 ft 39 400–600 ft 35 600+ ft 23
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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.