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Cottonwood, CA (96022): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,180 DWR records · Tehama County

190 ftmedian well depth
139 ft–286 fttypical depth range
102 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (1,417 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Cottonwood (96022), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Cottonwood (96022) is 190 ft, based on 3,176 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 139 ft and 286 ft; 90% are shallower than 394 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Cottonwood (96022)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 190 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,750–$12,350; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,400–$19,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Cottonwood (96022)?

The median static water level is 102 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 65 ft–165 ft), from 181 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 232 100–150 ft 712 150–200 ft 711 200–300 ft 762 300–400 ft 426 400–600 ft 293 600+ ft 14
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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.