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Tehachapi, CA (93561): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,642 DWR records · Kern County

312 ftmedian well depth
236 ft–400 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (1,020 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Tehachapi (93561), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Tehachapi (93561) is 312 ft, based on 1,419 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 236 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Tehachapi (93561)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 312 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,800–$20,280; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,720–$31,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Tehachapi (93561)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–165 ft), from 1,224 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 30 100–150 ft 61 150–200 ft 106 200–300 ft 363 300–400 ft 421 400–600 ft 370 600+ ft 59
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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.