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ZIP 98042, King County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 69 Ecology records · King County

130 ftmedian well depth
95 ft–158 fttypical depth range
97 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (21 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 98042, Washington?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 98042 is 130 ft, based on 69 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 95 ft and 158 ft; 90% are shallower than 198 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 98042?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 143 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,575–$9,295; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,580–$14,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 98042?

The median static water level is 97 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–114 ft), from 20 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 23 100–150 ft 23 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Part of King County well records.

Method: medians computed from Ecology records (water wells only — soil/environmental borings and decommissions 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.