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Rio Grande County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Rio Grande County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Rio Grande County is 100 ft, based on 7,027 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 318 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 110 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Rio Grande County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 110 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,750–$7,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,600–$11,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Rio Grande County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–72 ft), from 499 measurements.
How much water do wells in Rio Grande County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 12 gpm–50 gpm), from 2,126 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Rio Grande 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.
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Well records by ZIP code in Rio Grande County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Monte Vista (81144) — 2,234 wells, median 110 ft
- South Fork (81154) — 2,224 wells, median 62 ft
- Homelake (81135) — 1,719 wells, median 90 ft
- Del Norte (81132) — 1,539 wells, median 96 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.