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Bakersfield, CA (93314): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 647 DWR records · Kern County

511 ftmedian well depth
350 ft–700 fttypical depth range
150 ftmedian static water level
2,479 gpmmedian yield (130 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Bakersfield (93314), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Bakersfield (93314) is 511 ft, based on 474 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 350 ft and 700 ft; 90% are shallower than 810 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Bakersfield (93314)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 511 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,775–$33,215; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $30,660–$51,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Bakersfield (93314)?

The median static water level is 150 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 85 ft–218 ft), from 235 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 17 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 57 400–600 ft 118 600+ ft 217
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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.