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Story, WY (82842): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,093 State Engineer records · Sheridan County

90 ftmedian well depth
50 ft–124 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (1,075 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Story (82842), Wyoming?

The median drilled well depth in and around Story (82842) is 90 ft, based on 850 wells with recorded depths in the state State Engineer database. Half fall between 50 ft and 124 ft; 90% are shallower than 185 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Story (82842)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Story (82842)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–34 ft), from 780 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 205 50–100 ft 262 100–150 ft 232 150–200 ft 73 200–300 ft 60 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 4
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Method: medians computed from State Engineer records (water well permits only — coalbed-methane, monitoring and test wells 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.