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Carter, MT (59420): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 85 GWIC records · Chouteau County

30 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–51 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (25 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Carter (59420), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Carter (59420) is 30 ft, based on 83 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 23 ft and 51 ft; 90% are shallower than 516 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Carter (59420)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 30 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $750–$1,950; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,800–$3,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Carter (59420)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–250 ft), from 25 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 62 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 7
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Method: medians computed from GWIC records (site type WELL, non-abandoned; 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.