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Santa Cruz, CA (95065): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 256 DWR records · Santa Cruz County

260 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–375 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (115 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Santa Cruz (95065), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Santa Cruz (95065) is 260 ft, based on 220 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 160 ft and 375 ft; 90% are shallower than 475 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Santa Cruz (95065)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Santa Cruz (95065)?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 55 ft–220 ft), from 140 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 35 150–200 ft 25 200–300 ft 56 300–400 ft 47 400–600 ft 39 600+ ft 7
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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.