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Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 4,246 Alaska DNR records · verified 2026-08-23
How deep are wells in Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska?
The median drilled well depth in Fairbanks North Star Borough is 160 ft, based on 4,028 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 74 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 74 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,850–$4,810; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,440–$7,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–148 ft), from 2,288 measurements.
How much water do wells in Fairbanks North Star Borough produce?
The median tested yield is 17 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 2,262 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Fairbanks North Star Borough?
Companies by number of wells completed in this borough, per the well logs Alaska drillers file with DNR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| R AND R DRILLING | 139 |
| TIMBERLINE EXCAVATION INC | 9 |
| R and R Drilling | 8 |
| ALASKAN DRILLING | 4 |
| Aurora Drilling LLC | 4 |
| ALASKAN DRILLING AND DIRT WORKS | 3 |
| Alaskan Drilling LLC | 1 |
| ICE WATER WELL, INC | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: 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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.