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Chouteau County, Montana: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,450 GWIC records · verified 2026-10-02
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How deep are wells in Chouteau County, Montana?
The median drilled well depth in Chouteau County is 39 ft, based on 2,331 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half of all wells fall between 23 ft and 110 ft; 90% are shallower than 267 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 28 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Chouteau County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 28 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $700–$1,820; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,680–$2,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Chouteau County?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–50 ft), from 1,659 measurements.
How much water do wells in Chouteau County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–20 gpm), from 1,320 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Chouteau County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well logs.
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Well records by ZIP code in Chouteau County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Highwood (59450) — 586 wells, median 30 ft
- Geraldine (59446) — 434 wells, median 38 ft
- Big Sandy (59520) — 323 wells, median 60 ft
- Fort Benton (59442) — 257 wells, median 31 ft
- Loma (59460) — 254 wells, median 30 ft
- Carter (59420) — 85 wells, median 30 ft
Method: medians computed from GWIC records (site type WELL, non-abandoned; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.