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Salem, OR (97305): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,557 OWRD records · Marion County

118 ftmedian well depth
91 ft–160 fttypical depth range
35 ftmedian static water level
60 gpmmedian yield (1,304 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (97305), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (97305) is 118 ft, based on 1,394 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 91 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 218 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (97305)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 118 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,950–$7,670; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,080–$11,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (97305)?

The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–46 ft), from 1,451 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 22 50–100 ft 429 100–150 ft 528 150–200 ft 238 200–300 ft 116 300–400 ft 45 400–600 ft 15 600+ ft 1
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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.