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Santa Ynez, CA (93460): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 925 DWR records · Santa Barbara County

400 ftmedian well depth
167 ft–551 fttypical depth range
134 ftmedian static water level
120 gpmmedian yield (369 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Santa Ynez (93460), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Santa Ynez (93460) is 400 ft, based on 704 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 167 ft and 551 ft; 90% are shallower than 792 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Santa Ynez (93460)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Santa Ynez (93460)?

The median static water level is 134 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 69 ft–202 ft), from 266 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 79 100–150 ft 58 150–200 ft 40 200–300 ft 62 300–400 ft 80 400–600 ft 215 600+ ft 150
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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.