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Wheeler County, Oregon: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Wheeler County, Oregon?
The median drilled well depth in Wheeler County is 165 ft, based on 642 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half of all wells fall between 78 ft and 347 ft; 90% are shallower than 494 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 250 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Wheeler County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Wheeler County?
The median static water level is 31 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–70 ft), from 610 measurements.
How much water do wells in Wheeler County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–30 gpm), from 594 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Wheeler County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well logs (Oregon Water Resources Department).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| AIKEN WELL DRILLING INC. | 49 |
| ABBAS WELL DRILLING CO | 21 |
| OREGON TRAIL WELL SERVICE LLC | 21 |
| WESTERN WATER DEVELOPMENT | 3 |
| EDGE WELL DRILLING LLC | 3 |
| AQUA WORKS WELL SERVICE | 3 |
| MAPHET WELL DRILLING & PUMP | 2 |
| MARCIEL WELL DRILLING & PUMPS | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Wheeler County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Spray (97874) — 200 wells, median 170 ft
- Mitchell (97750) — 193 wells, median 208 ft
- Fossil (97830) — 170 wells, median 145 ft
Method: medians computed from OWRD records (water wells only (log type 'Water Well' — monitoring wells and geotechnical holes excluded); depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.