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Flathead County, Montana: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 21,885 GWIC records · verified 2026-06-10

191 ftmedian well depth
102 ft–300 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (19,914 tests)

How deep are wells in Flathead County, Montana?

The median drilled well depth in Flathead County is 191 ft, based on 21,432 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half of all wells fall between 102 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 445 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 245 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Flathead County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 245 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,125–$15,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,700–$26,950. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Flathead County?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–105 ft), from 19,364 measurements.

How much water do wells in Flathead County produce?

The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–45 gpm), from 19,914 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3,197 50–100 ft 1,904 100–150 ft 2,734 150–200 ft 3,270 200–300 ft 4,920 300–400 ft 2,427 400–600 ft 1,943 600+ ft 1,037

Who drills wells in Flathead County?

Companies by number of wells completed in this county since 2016, per filed well logs.

Drilling companyWells since 2016
BILLMAYER DRILLING501
DAVIS BROTHERS DRILLING385
GLAZIER DRILLING383
COLDWATER DRILLING AND PUMPS361
CHAMBERS DRILLING COMPANY352
OH WELL DRILLING AND PUMP335
ALLWEST DRILLING INC325
RM DRILLING AND WELL SERVICES236

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Method: medians computed from GWIC records (site type WELL, non-abandoned; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-10) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.