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

✓ 8,128 GWIC records · verified 2026-06-10

145 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–265 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (7,530 tests)

How deep are wells in Lincoln County, Montana?

The median drilled well depth in Lincoln County is 145 ft, based on 8,072 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half of all wells fall between 61 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 220 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$24,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Lincoln County?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–115 ft), from 7,581 measurements.

How much water do wells in Lincoln County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 7,530 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1,463 50–100 ft 1,545 100–150 ft 1,078 150–200 ft 819 200–300 ft 1,501 300–400 ft 812 400–600 ft 671 600+ ft 183

Who drills wells in Lincoln County?

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

Drilling companyWells since 2016
DAVIS BROTHERS DRILLING427
UNIVERSAL DRILLING405
NORTH WEST DRILLING183
POST PUMP AND DRILLING LLC136
UNIVERSAL DRILLING LLC71
JOE LISS WATER WELLS, INC.70
POST PUMP & DRILLING LLC70
CASCADE DRILLING LP70

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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.