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Salem, OR (97304): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,116 OWRD records · Polk County

203 ftmedian well depth
116 ft–326 fttypical depth range
68 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (910 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (97304), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (97304) is 203 ft, based on 959 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 116 ft and 326 ft; 90% are shallower than 448 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (97304)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 203 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,075–$13,195; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,180–$20,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (97304)?

The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–143 ft), from 1,021 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 47 50–100 ft 146 100–150 ft 139 150–200 ft 119 200–300 ft 206 300–400 ft 146 400–600 ft 140 600+ ft 16
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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.