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Otero County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 3,076 DWR records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Otero County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Otero County is 40 ft, based on 2,225 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 30 ft and 60 ft; 90% are shallower than 585 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 29 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Otero County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Otero County?
The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–31 ft), from 93 measurements.
How much water do wells in Otero County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–236 gpm), from 262 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Otero 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 |
|---|---|
| Broce Drilling | 39 |
| Hydro Resources | 3 |
| Mack's Drilling Inc | 2 |
| Pavati Pumps & Drilling | 2 |
| Pearson Drilling & Pump Service | 2 |
| Can-America Drilling, Inc. | 1 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 1 |
| Rocky Mountain Waterworks LLC | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Otero County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Swink (81077) — 939 wells, median 40 ft
- Fowler (81039) — 654 wells, median 35 ft
- Cheraw (81030) — 647 wells, median 46 ft
- Rocky Ford (81067) — 582 wells, median 38 ft
- Manzanola (81058) — 378 wells, median 40 ft
- La Junta (81050) — 281 wells, median 103 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.