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Oroville, CA (95966): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 961 DWR records · Butte County

240 ftmedian well depth
165 ft–366 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (579 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Oroville (95966), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Oroville (95966) is 240 ft, based on 960 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 165 ft and 366 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Oroville (95966)?

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 Oroville (95966)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 31 ft–100 ft), from 54 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 36 100–150 ft 137 150–200 ft 119 200–300 ft 258 300–400 ft 179 400–600 ft 154 600+ ft 60
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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.