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La Junta, CO (81050): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 281 DWR records · Otero County

103 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–570 fttypical depth range
114 ftmedian static water level
14 gpmmedian yield (32 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around La Junta (81050), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around La Junta (81050) is 103 ft, based on 209 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 570 ft; 90% are shallower than 663 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around La Junta (81050)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 103 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,575–$6,695; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,180–$10,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around La Junta (81050)?

The median static water level is 114 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–251 ft), from 12 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 70 50–100 ft 30 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 46 600+ ft 46
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.