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Butte, MT (59702): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 370 GWIC records · Silver Bow County

160 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–240 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (342 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Butte (59702), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Butte (59702) is 160 ft, based on 356 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 85 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 340 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Butte (59702)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Butte (59702)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–73 ft), from 297 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 35 50–100 ft 74 100–150 ft 63 150–200 ft 47 200–300 ft 79 300–400 ft 36 400–600 ft 17 600+ ft 5
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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.