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Fairbanks, AK (99701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 421 Alaska DNR records · Fairbanks North Star Borough

145 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–218 fttypical depth range
29 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (205 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fairbanks (99701), Alaska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fairbanks (99701) is 145 ft, based on 404 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half fall between 62 ft and 218 ft; 90% are shallower than 317 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fairbanks (99701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 145 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,625–$9,425; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,700–$14,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fairbanks (99701)?

The median static water level is 29 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–121 ft), from 208 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 84 50–100 ft 57 100–150 ft 65 150–200 ft 66 200–300 ft 84 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 8 600+ ft 3
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Method: medians computed from Alaska DNR records (Alaska DNR WELTS well logs, water-supply wells only (monitoring, test, grounding, geothermal, reinjection and recharge 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.