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Portland, OR (97218): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 269 OWRD records · Multnomah County

14 ftmedian well depth
14 ft–32 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (90 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portland (97218), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portland (97218) is 14 ft, based on 107 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 14 ft and 32 ft; 90% are shallower than 133 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portland (97218)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 14 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $350–$910; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $840–$1,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portland (97218)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–29 ft), from 46 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 87 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.