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Skagit County, Washington: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 7,950 Ecology records · verified 2026-06-11
How deep are wells in Skagit County, Washington?
The median drilled well depth in Skagit County is 78 ft, based on 7,271 wells with recorded depths in the state Ecology database. Half of all wells fall between 41 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 78 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Skagit County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 78 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,950–$5,070; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,680–$7,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Skagit County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–83 ft), from 774 measurements.
How much water do wells in Skagit County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–30 gpm), from 848 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Skagit County?
Licensed drillers by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well reports (license roster: Washington Department of Ecology).
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Ralph Riggles | 258 |
| Brannon Hopke | 150 |
| Ryan Wilhonen | 82 |
| Brent Barker | 37 |
| Westin Halvorson | 22 |
| David Rutledge | 14 |
| Eugene Hitt | 11 |
| Mark Sawyer | 9 |
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Free lookup Property report — $19Method: medians computed from Ecology records (water wells only — soil/environmental borings and decommissions excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.