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Del Norte County, California: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,969 DWR records · verified 2026-10-02
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How deep are wells in Del Norte County, California?
The median drilled well depth in Del Norte County is 41 ft, based on 1,949 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 35 ft and 59 ft; 90% are shallower than 79 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 60 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Del Norte County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 41 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,025–$2,665; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,460–$4,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Del Norte County?
The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–21 ft), from 144 measurements.
How much water do wells in Del Norte County produce?
The median tested yield is 17 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 935 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Del Norte County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well completion reports (California Department of Water Resources).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| RICH WELL DRILLING & PUMP SERVICE INC | 131 |
| FISCH DRILLING AND PUMP INC | 8 |
| CLOUSER DRILLING INCORPORATED | 6 |
| WATSON WELL DRILLING INC | 5 |
| GREGG DRILLING LLC | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Del Norte County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Fort Dick (95538) — 533 wells, median 43 ft
- Crescent City (95531) — 530 wells, median 40 ft
- Crescent City (95532) — 530 wells, median 40 ft
- Klamath (95548) — 134 wells, median 60 ft
- Smith River (95567) — 99 wells, median 47 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.