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Essex, MT (59916): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 135 GWIC records · Flathead County

140 ftmedian well depth
69 ft–206 fttypical depth range
68 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (109 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Essex (59916), Montana?

The median drilled well depth in and around Essex (59916) is 140 ft, based on 130 wells with recorded depths in the state GWIC database. Half fall between 69 ft and 206 ft; 90% are shallower than 322 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Essex (59916)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Essex (59916)?

The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–142 ft), from 115 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 16 50–100 ft 36 100–150 ft 16 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 6
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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.