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Montrose County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Montrose County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Montrose County is 60 ft, based on 2,443 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 30 ft and 214 ft; 90% are shallower than 342 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 47 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Montrose County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 47 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,175–$3,055; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,820–$4,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Montrose County?
The median static water level is 32 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–98 ft), from 166 measurements.
How much water do wells in Montrose County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–15 gpm), from 412 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Montrose 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 |
|---|---|
| McCracken Well Drilling Inc | 84 |
| Valley Drilling Co. | 13 |
| Wildcat Drilling And Pump | 11 |
| Quality Drilling Inc. | 3 |
| Groundwater Dev. Inc. | 3 |
| Yellow Jacket Drilling Services LLC | 2 |
| Gordon Smith And Company | 2 |
| McCracken Well Drilling, Inc. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Montrose County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Montrose (81401) — 803 wells, median 47 ft
- Montrose (81402) — 782 wells, median 33 ft
- Montrose (81403) — 681 wells, median 269 ft
- Naturita (81422) — 381 wells, median 73 ft
- Olathe (81425) — 282 wells, median 34 ft
- Paradox (81429) — 246 wells, median 92 ft
- Nucla (81424) — 221 wells, median 200 ft
- Redvale (81431) — 204 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.