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Fairbanks, AK (99706): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 656 Alaska DNR records · Fairbanks North Star Borough

220 ftmedian well depth
143 ft–320 fttypical depth range
125 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (349 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fairbanks (99706), Alaska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fairbanks (99706) is 220 ft, based on 622 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half fall between 143 ft and 320 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fairbanks (99706)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$22,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fairbanks (99706)?

The median static water level is 125 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 67 ft–193 ft), from 374 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 29 50–100 ft 60 100–150 ft 78 150–200 ft 91 200–300 ft 185 300–400 ft 98 400–600 ft 74 600+ ft 7
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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.