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Mountain City, NV (89831): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 71 NDWR records · Elko County

80 ftmedian well depth
25 ft–161 fttypical depth range
16 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (32 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mountain City (89831), Nevada?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mountain City (89831) is 80 ft, based on 70 wells with recorded depths in the state NDWR database. Half fall between 25 ft and 161 ft; 90% are shallower than 259 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mountain City (89831)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Mountain City (89831)?

The median static water level is 16 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–28 ft), from 57 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 11 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from NDWR records (filed well driller reports from the Nevada Division of Water Resources; 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.