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Salem, OR (97301): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 255 OWRD records · Marion County

87 ftmedian well depth
59 ft–100 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (169 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (97301), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (97301) is 87 ft, based on 178 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 59 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 139 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (97301)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 87 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,175–$5,655; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,220–$8,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (97301)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–24 ft), from 219 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 11 50–100 ft 121 100–150 ft 33 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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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.