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Rio Blanco County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Rio Blanco County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Rio Blanco County is 75 ft, based on 1,359 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 33 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 652 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 42 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Rio Blanco County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 42 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,050–$2,730; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,520–$4,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Rio Blanco County?
The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–59 ft), from 224 measurements.
How much water do wells in Rio Blanco County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–15 gpm), from 272 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Rio Blanco 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 |
|---|---|
| Shelton Drilling Corporation | 53 |
| Water Pump Supply | 30 |
| Complete Water Solutions | 11 |
| Himes Drilling Company Inc. | 6 |
| Aztec Drilling Company | 5 |
| Golden Eagle Drilling Corporation | 3 |
| Nwp Drilling & Consulting | 2 |
| Holland And Sons Water Well Drilling | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Rio Blanco County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Meeker (81641) — 974 wells, median 60 ft
- Rangely (81648) — 161 wells, median 29 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.