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Shafter, CA (93263): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,110 DWR records · Kern County

664 ftmedian well depth
500 ft–877 fttypical depth range
185 ftmedian static water level
1,500 gpmmedian yield (124 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shafter (93263), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shafter (93263) is 664 ft, based on 714 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 500 ft and 877 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,101 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shafter (93263)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 664 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $16,600–$43,160; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $39,840–$66,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Shafter (93263)?

The median static water level is 185 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 127 ft–332 ft), from 225 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 0 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 65 400–600 ft 168 600+ ft 454
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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.