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Gunnison County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Gunnison County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Gunnison County is 70 ft, based on 5,249 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 35 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 350 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 120 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Gunnison County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Gunnison County?
The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–60 ft), from 536 measurements.
How much water do wells in Gunnison County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–15 gpm), from 1,925 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Gunnison 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 |
|---|---|
| Bob Williams Drilling Co. | 166 |
| Williams Drilling Co Inc. | 108 |
| McCracken Well Drilling Inc | 63 |
| Williams Drilling Co., Inc. | 56 |
| Shelton Drilling Corporation | 34 |
| Wildcat Drilling And Pump | 31 |
| Twin Peaks Drilling | 5 |
| Valley Drilling Co. | 3 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Gunnison County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Gunnison (81230) — 1,986 wells, median 44 ft
- Crested Butte (81224) — 1,381 wells, median 122 ft
- Gunnison (81231) — 1,189 wells, median 41 ft
- Almont (81210) — 578 wells, median 104 ft
- Pitkin (81241) — 514 wells, median 40 ft
- Powderhorn (81243) — 473 wells, median 240 ft
- Cimarron (81220) — 352 wells, median 146 ft
- Somerset (81434) — 344 wells, median 80 ft
- Parlin (81239) — 259 wells, median 60 ft
- Crested Butte (81225) — 183 wells, median 99 ft
- Ohio City (81237) — 170 wells, median 42 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.