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ZIP 98597, Thurston County: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 610 Ecology records · Thurston County

118 ftmedian well depth
95 ft–145 fttypical depth range
52 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (260 tests)

How deep are wells in ZIP 98597, Washington?

The median drilled well depth in ZIP 98597 is 118 ft, based on 607 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half fall between 95 ft and 145 ft; 90% are shallower than 238 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in ZIP 98597?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 117 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,925–$7,605; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,020–$11,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in ZIP 98597?

The median static water level is 52 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–71 ft), from 203 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 194 100–150 ft 254 150–200 ft 69 200–300 ft 37 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 25 600+ ft 3
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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.