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Nome Census Area, Alaska: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 106 Alaska DNR records · verified 2026-10-19
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How deep are wells in Nome Census Area, Alaska?
The median drilled well depth in Nome Census Area is 150 ft, based on 104 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half of all wells fall between 69 ft and 253 ft; 90% are shallower than 305 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 256 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Nome Census Area?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Nome Census Area?
The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–92 ft), from 69 measurements.
How much water do wells in Nome Census Area produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 50 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Nome Census Area?
Companies by number of wells completed in this borough, per the well logs Alaska drillers file with DNR.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| PIONEER PEAK INDUSTRIES D/B/A VALLEY WELL DRILLING | 10 |
| M-W DRILLING INC | 6 |
| M-W Drilling, Inc. | 1 |
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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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.