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Shelby, MT (59474): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 393 GWIC records · Pondera County

28 ftmedian well depth
19 ft–40 fttypical depth range
14 ftmedian static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (75 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shelby (59474), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shelby (59474) is 28 ft, based on 386 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 19 ft and 40 ft; 90% are shallower than 58 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shelby (59474)?

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 Shelby (59474)?

The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–20 ft), from 113 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 334 50–100 ft 33 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 2
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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.