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Portland, OR (97224): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 718 OWRD records · Washington County

169 ftmedian well depth
75 ft–300 fttypical depth range
42 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (378 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portland (97224), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portland (97224) is 169 ft, based on 474 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 75 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 432 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portland (97224)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 169 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,225–$10,985; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,140–$16,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portland (97224)?

The median static water level is 42 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–117 ft), from 598 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 85 50–100 ft 69 100–150 ft 59 150–200 ft 46 200–300 ft 91 300–400 ft 63 400–600 ft 39 600+ ft 22
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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.