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Truckee, CA (96161): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 292 DWR records · Nevada County

250 ftmedian well depth
142 ft–459 fttypical depth range
103 ftmedian static water level
29 gpmmedian yield (85 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Truckee (96161), California?

The median drilled well depth in and around Truckee (96161) is 250 ft, based on 254 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 142 ft and 459 ft; 90% are shallower than 797 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Truckee (96161)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Truckee (96161)?

The median static water level is 103 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 60 ft–300 ft), from 56 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 51 150–200 ft 36 200–300 ft 49 300–400 ft 33 400–600 ft 26 600+ ft 44
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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.