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Helena, MT (59601): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,927 GWIC records · Lewis and Clark County

58 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–91 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (1,377 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Helena (59601), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Helena (59601) is 58 ft, based on 1,870 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 42 ft and 91 ft; 90% are shallower than 145 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Helena (59601)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Helena (59601)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–30 ft), from 1,652 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 710 50–100 ft 736 100–150 ft 246 150–200 ft 72 200–300 ft 43 300–400 ft 31 400–600 ft 25 600+ 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.