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Loyalton, CA (96118): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 203 DWR records · Sierra County

240 ftmedian well depth
148 ft–446 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
40 gpmmedian yield (55 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Loyalton (96118), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Loyalton (96118) is 240 ft, based on 139 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 148 ft and 446 ft; 90% are shallower than 630 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Loyalton (96118)?

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 Loyalton (96118)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–71 ft), from 45 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 19 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 32 600+ ft 15
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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.