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Elgin, OR (97827): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 424 OWRD records · Union County

210 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–335 fttypical depth range
42 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (345 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elgin (97827), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elgin (97827) is 210 ft, based on 379 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 120 ft and 335 ft; 90% are shallower than 612 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elgin (97827)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 210 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,250–$13,650; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,600–$21,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elgin (97827)?

The median static water level is 42 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–146 ft), from 395 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 49 100–150 ft 81 150–200 ft 40 200–300 ft 84 300–400 ft 44 400–600 ft 31 600+ ft 43
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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.