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La Plata County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in La Plata County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in La Plata County is 150 ft, based on 10,416 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 88 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 365 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 200 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in La Plata County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in La Plata County?
The median static water level is 58 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–100 ft), from 702 measurements.
How much water do wells in La Plata County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–15 gpm), from 2,459 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in La Plata 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 |
|---|---|
| Dak Drilling LLC | 214 |
| Beeman Bros Drilling Inc | 124 |
| The Connector LLC | 102 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 62 |
| Ucolo Drilling LLC | 54 |
| Cascade Drilling, LP | 5 |
| Ojo Spring Drilling & Well Service | 5 |
| Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in La Plata County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bayfield (81122) — 3,978 wells, median 160 ft
- Durango (81301) — 3,264 wells, median 125 ft
- Ignacio (81137) — 2,519 wells, median 195 ft
- Durango (81303) — 2,088 wells, median 160 ft
- Durango (81302) — 1,885 wells, median 150 ft
- Hesperus (81326) — 842 wells, median 170 ft
- Marvel (81329) — 481 wells, median 80 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.