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Portland, OR (97229): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 989 OWRD records · Washington County

255 ftmedian well depth
167 ft–385 fttypical depth range
66 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (602 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portland (97229), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portland (97229) is 255 ft, based on 709 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 167 ft and 385 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portland (97229)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 255 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,375–$16,575; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,300–$25,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portland (97229)?

The median static water level is 66 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 28 ft–125 ft), from 849 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 24 50–100 ft 41 100–150 ft 78 150–200 ft 94 200–300 ft 176 300–400 ft 133 400–600 ft 119 600+ ft 44
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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.