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Chico, CA (95973): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,068 DWR records · Butte County

149 ftmedian well depth
125 ft–200 fttypical depth range
68 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (341 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Chico (95973), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Chico (95973) is 149 ft, based on 1,067 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 125 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 336 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Chico (95973)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 149 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,725–$9,685; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,940–$14,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Chico (95973)?

The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 55 ft–248 ft), from 24 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 79 100–150 ft 452 150–200 ft 252 200–300 ft 134 300–400 ft 67 400–600 ft 58 600+ ft 22
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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.