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Gainesville, FL (32609): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 267 FL WMD/county records · Alachua County

45 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–65 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
median yield (— tests)

How deep are wells in Gainesville (32609), Florida?

The median drilled well depth in Gainesville (32609) is 45 ft, based on 264 wells with recorded depths in the state FL WMD/county database. Half fall between 30 ft and 65 ft; 90% are shallower than 130 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Gainesville (32609)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 45 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,125–$2,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,700–$4,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Gainesville (32609)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–18 ft), from 156 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 148 50–100 ft 63 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 0
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Part of Alachua County well records.

Method: medians computed from FL WMD/county records (public well records aggregated from Florida water-management districts + county programs (well-use codes vary by source, so all filed wells are included); 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.