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Independence, OR (97351): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,308 OWRD records · Polk County

65 ftmedian well depth
46 ft–120 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (1,030 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Independence (97351), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Independence (97351) is 65 ft, based on 1,140 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 46 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 222 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Independence (97351)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Independence (97351)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–38 ft), from 1,210 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 339 50–100 ft 424 100–150 ft 164 150–200 ft 75 200–300 ft 87 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 11 600+ 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.