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Burns, OR (97720): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 918 OWRD records · Harney County

147 ftmedian well depth
81 ft–261 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (721 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Burns (97720), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Burns (97720) is 147 ft, based on 870 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 81 ft and 261 ft; 90% are shallower than 425 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Burns (97720)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 147 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,675–$9,555; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,820–$14,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Burns (97720)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–46 ft), from 807 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 73 50–100 ft 209 100–150 ft 158 150–200 ft 102 200–300 ft 144 300–400 ft 68 400–600 ft 74 600+ ft 42
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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.