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Belle Fourche, SD (57717): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 440 SD DANR records · Butte County

300 ftmedian well depth
78 ft–582 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
—median yield (— tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Belle Fourche (57717), South Dakota?

The median drilled well depth in and around Belle Fourche (57717) is 300 ft, based on 440 wells with recorded depths in the state SD DANR database. Half fall between 78 ft and 582 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,143 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Belle Fourche (57717)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Belle Fourche (57717)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–62 ft), from 17 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 104 50–100 ft 9 100–150 ft 14 150–200 ft 31 200–300 ft 52 300–400 ft 48 400–600 ft 74 600+ ft 108
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Method: medians computed from SD DANR records (SD DANR NR68 well completion reports, water wells only (monitoring, test-hole, geothermal-loop and dewatering records excluded); 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.