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Sarasota, FL (34242): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,753 FL WMD/county records · Sarasota County

180 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–270 fttypical depth range
5 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sarasota (34242), Florida?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sarasota (34242) is 180 ft, based on 1,597 wells with recorded depths in the state FL WMD/county database. Half fall between 30 ft and 270 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sarasota (34242)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 226 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,650–$14,690; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,560–$22,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sarasota (34242)?

The median static water level is 5 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 3 ft–10 ft), from 1,039 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 433 50–100 ft 159 100–150 ft 149 150–200 ft 95 200–300 ft 492 300–400 ft 198 400–600 ft 65 600+ ft 6
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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.