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Olympia, WA (98501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 199 Ecology records · Thurston County

116 ftmedian well depth
77 ft–160 fttypical depth range
35 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (93 tests)

How deep are wells in Olympia (98501), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in Olympia (98501) is 116 ft, based on 197 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 77 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 318 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Olympia (98501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 119 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,975–$7,735; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,140–$11,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Olympia (98501)?

The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–56 ft), from 80 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 76 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 16 300–400 ft 10 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 5
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Part of Thurston 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.