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Routt County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Routt County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Routt County is 160 ft, based on 4,268 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 38 ft and 345 ft; 90% are shallower than 500 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 129 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Routt County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 129 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,225–$8,385; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,740–$12,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Routt County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–100 ft), from 568 measurements.
How much water do wells in Routt County produce?
The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–12 gpm), from 1,372 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Routt 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 Routt County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Steamboat Springs (80477) — 2,580 wells, median 100 ft
- Oak Creek (80467) — 1,356 wells, median 240 ft
- Hayden (81639) — 879 wells, median 120 ft
- Clark (80428) — 826 wells, median 150 ft
- Steamboat Springs (80487) — 352 wells, median 120 ft
- Mc Coy (80463) — 180 wells, median 190 ft
- Yampa (80483) — 157 wells, median 85 ft
- Toponas (80479) — 136 wells, median 120 ft
- Steamboat Springs (80488) — 123 wells, median 255 ft
- Phippsburg (80469) — 79 wells, median 116 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.