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Fairbanks, AK (99712): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 868 Alaska DNR records · Fairbanks North Star Borough

200 ftmedian well depth
142 ft–297 fttypical depth range
127 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (426 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fairbanks (99712), Alaska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fairbanks (99712) is 200 ft, based on 838 wells with recorded depths in the state Alaska DNR database. Half fall between 142 ft and 297 ft; 90% are shallower than 385 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fairbanks (99712)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fairbanks (99712)?

The median static water level is 127 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 68 ft–184 ft), from 416 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 66 100–150 ft 147 150–200 ft 175 200–300 ft 226 300–400 ft 131 400–600 ft 68 600+ ft 9
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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.