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La Veta, CO (81055): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,626 DWR records · Huerfano County

165 ftmedian well depth
77 ft–275 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (518 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around La Veta (81055), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around La Veta (81055) is 165 ft, based on 1,150 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 77 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 467 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around La Veta (81055)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 210 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,250–$13,650; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,600–$21,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around La Veta (81055)?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–139 ft), from 227 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 183 50–100 ft 156 100–150 ft 174 150–200 ft 153 200–300 ft 226 300–400 ft 100 400–600 ft 85 600+ ft 73
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.