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Vale, OR (97918): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,279 OWRD records · Malheur County

100 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–220 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (1,094 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Vale (97918), Oregon?

The median drilled well depth in and around Vale (97918) is 100 ft, based on 1,140 wells with recorded depths in the state OWRD database. Half fall between 40 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 398 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Vale (97918)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Vale (97918)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–45 ft), from 1,119 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 351 50–100 ft 203 100–150 ft 146 150–200 ft 99 200–300 ft 144 300–400 ft 83 400–600 ft 77 600+ ft 37
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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.