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Olympia, WA (98506): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 260 Ecology records · Thurston County

110 ftmedian well depth
77 ft–150 fttypical depth range
56 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (113 tests)

How deep are wells in Olympia (98506), Washington?

The median drilled well depth in Olympia (98506) is 110 ft, based on 260 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 77 ft and 150 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Olympia (98506)?

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 (98506)?

The median static water level is 56 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 34 ft–104 ft), from 111 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 12 50–100 ft 96 100–150 ft 85 150–200 ft 39 200–300 ft 7 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 4
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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.