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Salem, OR (97310): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,065 OWRD records · Marion County

87 ftmedian well depth
71 ft–109 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (832 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (97310), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (97310) is 87 ft, based on 860 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 71 ft and 109 ft; 90% are shallower than 139 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (97310)?

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 (97310)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–36 ft), from 959 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 85 50–100 ft 464 100–150 ft 243 150–200 ft 41 200–300 ft 18 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.