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John Day, OR (97845): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 263 OWRD records · Grant County

180 ftmedian well depth
109 ft–290 fttypical depth range
42 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (203 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around John Day (97845), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around John Day (97845) is 180 ft, based on 234 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 109 ft and 290 ft; 90% are shallower than 362 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around John Day (97845)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around John Day (97845)?

The median static water level is 42 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–120 ft), from 217 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 36 100–150 ft 56 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 49 300–400 ft 39 400–600 ft 16 600+ 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.