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Portland, OR (97230): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 178 OWRD records · Multnomah County

173 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–393 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
100 gpmmedian yield (92 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Portland (97230), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Portland (97230) is 173 ft, based on 112 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 62 ft and 393 ft; 90% are shallower than 530 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Portland (97230)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 173 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,325–$11,245; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,380–$17,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Portland (97230)?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–34 ft), from 120 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 20 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 7 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 25 600+ ft 3
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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.