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Rufus, OR (97050): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 80 OWRD records · Sherman County

271 ftmedian well depth
190 ft–382 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (67 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rufus (97050), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rufus (97050) is 271 ft, based on 76 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 190 ft and 382 ft; 90% are shallower than 459 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rufus (97050)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 271 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,775–$17,615; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,260–$27,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rufus (97050)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 29 ft–159 ft), from 77 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 7 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 5
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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.