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Powell County, Montana: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,456 GWIC records · verified 2026-10-02
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How deep are wells in Powell County, Montana?
The median drilled well depth in Powell County is 85 ft, based on 2,400 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 270 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 140 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Powell County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Powell County?
The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–52 ft), from 2,185 measurements.
How much water do wells in Powell County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–30 gpm), from 2,162 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Powell County?
Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well logs.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| WESTERN WATER WELLS | 116 |
| OKEEFE DRILLING CO | 100 |
| A-10 DRILLING | 32 |
| BECK DRILLING & PUMP | 26 |
| MT POVERTY WATER WELL DRILLING | 19 |
| JEROMES DRILLING CO | 18 |
| H & L DRILLING INC | 16 |
| AAAA WATER WELL DRILLING INC | 11 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Powell County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Deer Lodge (59722) — 842 wells, median 75 ft
- Ovando (59854) — 448 wells, median 98 ft
- Elliston (59728) — 326 wells, median 80 ft
- Helmville (59843) — 282 wells, median 100 ft
- Garrison (59731) — 281 wells, median 104 ft
- Avon (59713) — 217 wells, median 77 ft
- Gold Creek (59733) — 187 wells, median 79 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.