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Payson, AZ (85547): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,814 ADWR records · Gila County

220 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–310 fttypical depth range
86 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (834 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Payson (85547), Arizona?

The median drilled well depth in and around Payson (85547) is 220 ft, based on 1,617 wells with recorded depths in the state ADWR database. Half fall between 160 ft and 310 ft; 90% are shallower than 405 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Payson (85547)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$22,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Payson (85547)?

The median static water level is 86 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–146 ft), from 1,495 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 94 100–150 ft 216 150–200 ft 283 200–300 ft 481 300–400 ft 251 400–600 ft 180 600+ ft 84
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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.