⟁ California Well Data field records · 2026 survey

California Well Data › Nevada County › Nevada City (95959)

Nevada City, CA (95959): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,012 DWR records · Nevada County

240 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–375 fttypical depth range
80 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (747 tests)

Pull every recorded well near a Nevada City (95959) address — $49

How deep are wells in and around Nevada City (95959), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Nevada City (95959) is 240 ft, based on 2,634 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 140 ft and 375 ft; 90% are shallower than 520 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Nevada City (95959)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Nevada City (95959)?

The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–150 ft), from 597 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 254 100–150 ft 503 150–200 ft 291 200–300 ft 472 300–400 ft 466 400–600 ft 461 600+ ft 174
Looking at a specific property in Nevada City (95959)?

See every recorded well near any address — depths, water levels, yields, original driller's logs — in a one-time report.

Free lookup Property report — $49
Get quotes from drillers who work in Nevada City (95959)

Free. Goes to licensed drillers working Nevada County.

Part of Nevada County well records.

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.