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Mineral County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,393 DWR records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Mineral County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Mineral County is 80 ft, based on 1,059 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 245 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 120 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Mineral County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Mineral County?
The median static water level is 35 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–68 ft), from 125 measurements.
How much water do wells in Mineral County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–15 gpm), from 435 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Mineral 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 |
|---|---|
| Valley Pump Company | 53 |
| Heersink Drilling | 31 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 3 |
| Authentic Drilling | 1 |
| Sinclair Drilling LLC | 1 |
| Bob Williams Drilling Co. | 1 |
| American Drilling Service | 1 |
| Burk Drilling Inc. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Mineral County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Creede (81130) — 1,136 wells, median 85 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.