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Shepherd, MT (59079): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,227 GWIC records · Yellowstone County

28 ftmedian well depth
25 ft–99 fttypical depth range
14 ftmedian static water level
18 gpmmedian yield (1,103 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shepherd (59079), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shepherd (59079) is 28 ft, based on 1,212 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 25 ft and 99 ft; 90% are shallower than 305 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shepherd (59079)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 28 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $700–$1,820; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $1,680–$2,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Shepherd (59079)?

The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–25 ft), from 1,130 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 769 50–100 ft 141 100–150 ft 56 150–200 ft 36 200–300 ft 78 300–400 ft 48 400–600 ft 71 600+ ft 13
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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.