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Bent County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,155 DWR records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Bent County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Bent County is 72 ft, based on 1,610 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 32 ft and 290 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 38 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Bent County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 72 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,800–$4,680; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,320–$7,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Bent County?
The median static water level is 21 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–129 ft), from 82 measurements.
How much water do wells in Bent County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 232 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Bent County?
Companies by number of wells permitted in this county, per well construction reports filed with the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Permits recorded without a licensed driller (owner-built, or approved by a professional engineer) are excluded.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Broce Drilling | 32 |
| Authentic Drilling, Llc. | 27 |
| Mack's Drilling Inc | 10 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 3 |
| Pearson Drilling & Pump Service | 1 |
| Kelley Dewatering And Construction Company | 1 |
| Winegar Well Service | 1 |
| Hydro Resources | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Bent County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Fort Lyon (81038) — 605 wells, median 74 ft
- Mc Clave (81057) — 342 wells, median 64 ft
- Las Animas (81054) — 144 wells, median 282 ft
- Hasty (81044) — 78 wells, median 280 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.