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Portland, OR (97219): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 53 OWRD records · Multnomah County

299 ftmedian well depth
146 ft–547 fttypical depth range
75 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (17 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portland (97219), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portland (97219) is 299 ft, based on 30 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 146 ft and 547 ft; 90% are shallower than 651 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portland (97219)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 299 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,475–$19,435; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $17,940–$29,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portland (97219)?

The median static water level is 75 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–260 ft), from 35 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 3 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 4
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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.