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Oroville, CA (95965): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 517 DWR records · Butte County

240 ftmedian well depth
180 ft–380 fttypical depth range
76 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (328 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Oroville (95965), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Oroville (95965) is 240 ft, based on 516 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 180 ft and 380 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Oroville (95965)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Oroville (95965)?

The median static water level is 76 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–120 ft), from 53 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 21 100–150 ft 67 150–200 ft 58 200–300 ft 157 300–400 ft 90 400–600 ft 92 600+ 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.