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Payson, AZ (85541): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,710 ADWR records · Gila County

140 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–219 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (756 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Payson (85541), Arizona?

The median drilled well depth in and around Payson (85541) is 140 ft, based on 1,417 wells with recorded depths in the state ADWR database. Half fall between 80 ft and 219 ft; 90% are shallower than 335 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Payson (85541)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Payson (85541)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–69 ft), from 1,350 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 168 50–100 ft 273 100–150 ft 311 150–200 ft 211 200–300 ft 240 300–400 ft 107 400–600 ft 68 600+ ft 39
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Method: medians computed from ADWR records (ADWR registered wells, excluding the 51,744 registrations the department has cancelled; 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.