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Hermiston, OR (97838): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,518 OWRD records · Umatilla County

181 ftmedian well depth
105 ft–280 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (3,257 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Hermiston (97838), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Hermiston (97838) is 181 ft, based on 3,350 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 105 ft and 280 ft; 90% are shallower than 460 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Hermiston (97838)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 218 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,450–$14,170; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,080–$21,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Hermiston (97838)?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–95 ft), from 3,323 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 144 50–100 ft 590 100–150 ft 558 150–200 ft 520 200–300 ft 793 300–400 ft 309 400–600 ft 327 600+ ft 109
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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.