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Hereford, OR (97837): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 55 OWRD records · Baker County

200 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–280 fttypical depth range
49 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (46 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Hereford (97837), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Hereford (97837) is 200 ft, based on 49 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 120 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 431 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Hereford (97837)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Hereford (97837)?

The median static water level is 49 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–88 ft), from 49 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 14 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 1
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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.