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Sheldon, VT (05483): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 393 Vermont DEC records · Franklin County

360 ftmedian well depth
240 ft–502 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (361 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sheldon (05483), Vermont?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sheldon (05483) is 360 ft, based on 393 wells with recorded depths in the state Vermont DEC database. Half fall between 240 ft and 502 ft; 90% are shallower than 602 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sheldon (05483)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sheldon (05483)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–30 ft), from 179 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 15 100–150 ft 24 150–200 ft 20 200–300 ft 69 300–400 ft 74 400–600 ft 141 600+ ft 45
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Method: medians computed from Vermont DEC records (Vermont DEC private well completion reports, excluding abandoned, test, monitoring and injection wells; 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.