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Bakersfield, CA (93311): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 480 DWR records · Kern County

500 ftmedian well depth
260 ft–701 fttypical depth range
87 ftmedian static water level
1,800 gpmmedian yield (64 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bakersfield (93311), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bakersfield (93311) is 500 ft, based on 335 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 260 ft and 701 ft; 90% are shallower than 895 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bakersfield (93311)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 500 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,500–$32,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $30,000–$50,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bakersfield (93311)?

The median static water level is 87 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 46 ft–159 ft), from 138 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 39 300–400 ft 23 400–600 ft 71 600+ ft 148
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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.