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Elbert County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 14,551 DWR records · verified 2026-08-14
How deep are wells in Elbert County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Elbert County is 360 ft, based on 9,059 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 261 ft and 465 ft; 90% are shallower than 623 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 382 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Elbert County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 382 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,550–$24,830; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $22,920–$38,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Elbert County?
The median static water level is 175 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 105 ft–245 ft), from 966 measurements.
How much water do wells in Elbert County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–14 gpm), from 6,733 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Elbert 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 |
|---|---|
| Hamacher Well Works Inc | 391 |
| Kunau Drilling LLC | 111 |
| Crandall Drilling & Pump Service | 92 |
| Hier Drilling Co Inc | 79 |
| Parker Drilling/Pump Service Inc. | 69 |
| Can-America Drilling, Inc. | 40 |
| Hier Drilling Co. | 28 |
| Winegar Well Service | 23 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.