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Summit County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Summit County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Summit County is 120 ft, based on 4,828 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 61 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 290 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 117 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Summit County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 117 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,925–$7,605; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,020–$11,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Summit County?
The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–100 ft), from 670 measurements.
How much water do wells in Summit County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–14 gpm), from 2,167 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Summit 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 Summit County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Breckenridge (80424) — 3,848 wells, median 135 ft
- Silverthorne (80497) — 1,023 wells, median 95 ft
- Frisco (80443) — 849 wells, median 65 ft
- Silverthorne (80498) — 702 wells, median 160 ft
- Dillon (80435) — 511 wells, median 64 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.