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Rainier, OR (97048): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,488 OWRD records · Columbia County

200 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–302 fttypical depth range
66 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (1,398 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rainier (97048), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rainier (97048) is 200 ft, based on 1,422 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 120 ft and 302 ft; 90% are shallower than 416 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rainier (97048)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rainier (97048)?

The median static water level is 66 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–131 ft), from 1,424 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 182 100–150 ft 323 150–200 ft 169 200–300 ft 327 300–400 ft 226 400–600 ft 146 600+ ft 29
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Method: medians computed from OWRD records (water wells only (log type 'Water Well' — monitoring wells and geotechnical holes excluded); 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.