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Fairbanks, AK (99708): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 289 Alaska DNR records · Fairbanks North Star Borough

251 ftmedian well depth
172 ft–350 fttypical depth range
145 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (144 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fairbanks (99708), Alaska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fairbanks (99708) is 251 ft, based on 276 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half fall between 172 ft and 350 ft; 90% are shallower than 459 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fairbanks (99708)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 251 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,275–$16,315; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,060–$25,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fairbanks (99708)?

The median static water level is 145 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 78 ft–224 ft), from 139 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 32 150–200 ft 50 200–300 ft 72 300–400 ft 59 400–600 ft 42 600+ 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.