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Butte, MT (59701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 604 GWIC records · Silver Bow County

100 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–200 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (368 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Butte (59701), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Butte (59701) is 100 ft, based on 593 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 40 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 280 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Butte (59701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Butte (59701)?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–60 ft), from 464 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 170 50–100 ft 116 100–150 ft 95 150–200 ft 56 200–300 ft 105 300–400 ft 34 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 4
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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.