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Redding, CA (96049): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 542 DWR records · Shasta County

205 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–265 fttypical depth range
69 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (303 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Redding (96049), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Redding (96049) is 205 ft, based on 541 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 160 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Redding (96049)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Redding (96049)?

The median static water level is 69 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 29 ft–141 ft), from 18 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 29 100–150 ft 83 150–200 ft 99 200–300 ft 229 300–400 ft 72 400–600 ft 19 600+ ft 4
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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.