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Ouray County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,083 DWR records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Ouray County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Ouray County is 209 ft, based on 743 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 104 ft and 323 ft; 90% are shallower than 502 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 220 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ouray County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 209 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,225–$13,585; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,540–$20,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ouray County?
The median static water level is 110 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–162 ft), from 91 measurements.
How much water do wells in Ouray County produce?
The median tested yield is 9 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–14 gpm), from 288 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ouray 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 | 66 |
| Valley Drilling Co. | 10 |
| Wildcat Drilling And Pump | 7 |
| Groundwater Dev. Inc. | 4 |
| Boulder Water Well/West Slope Water Well | 1 |
| Central Pump Company, LLC | 1 |
| McCracken Well Drilling, Inc. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Ouray County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Ridgway (81432) — 639 wells, median 180 ft
- Ouray (81427) — 123 wells, median 202 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.