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Modesto, CA (95356): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 482 DWR records · Stanislaus County

200 ftmedian well depth
138 ft–267 fttypical depth range
42 ftmedian static water level
1,780 gpmmedian yield (24 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Modesto (95356), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Modesto (95356) is 200 ft, based on 406 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 138 ft and 267 ft; 90% are shallower than 325 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Modesto (95356)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Modesto (95356)?

The median static water level is 42 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 34 ft–50 ft), from 254 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 15 100–150 ft 104 150–200 ft 74 200–300 ft 133 300–400 ft 65 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 1
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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.