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Sierra City, CA (96125): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 70 DWR records · Sierra County

205 ftmedian well depth
153 ft–299 fttypical depth range
19 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (19 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sierra City (96125), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sierra City (96125) is 205 ft, based on 50 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 153 ft and 299 ft; 90% are shallower than 409 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sierra City (96125)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sierra City (96125)?

The median static water level is 19 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–85 ft), from 16 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 2
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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.