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West Salem, OH (44287): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 474 ODNR records · Wayne County

104 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–133 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (471 tests)

How deep are wells in West Salem (44287), Ohio?

The median drilled well depth in West Salem (44287) is 104 ft, based on 474 wells with recorded depths in the state ODNR database. Half fall between 80 ft and 133 ft; 90% are shallower than 161 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in West Salem (44287)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in West Salem (44287)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–53 ft), from 466 measurements.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 185 100–150 ft 207 150–200 ft 50 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 0
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Part of Wayne County well records.

Method: medians computed from ODNR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, public/municipal, commercial, industrial, agricultural/irrigation, fire protection) — monitoring, test/boring, heat-pump, injection, abandoned/sealed and unclassified wells 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.