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Madras, OR (97741): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 340 OWRD records · Jefferson County

300 ftmedian well depth
174 ft–460 fttypical depth range
135 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (279 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Madras (97741), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Madras (97741) is 300 ft, based on 308 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 174 ft and 460 ft; 90% are shallower than 622 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Madras (97741)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Madras (97741)?

The median static water level is 135 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 37 ft–262 ft), from 288 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 33 200–300 ft 59 300–400 ft 54 400–600 ft 64 600+ ft 41
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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.