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Palo Cedro, CA (96073): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,073 DWR records · Shasta County

156 ftmedian well depth
105 ft–236 fttypical depth range
97 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (470 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Palo Cedro (96073), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Palo Cedro (96073) is 156 ft, based on 1,070 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 105 ft and 236 ft; 90% are shallower than 269 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Palo Cedro (96073)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 156 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,900–$10,140; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,360–$15,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Palo Cedro (96073)?

The median static water level is 97 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 47 ft–150 ft), from 98 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 178 100–150 ft 317 150–200 ft 159 200–300 ft 368 300–400 ft 34 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 1
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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.