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La Jara, CO (81140): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,304 DWR records · Conejos County

155 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–325 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (171 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around La Jara (81140), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around La Jara (81140) is 155 ft, based on 1,037 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 80 ft and 325 ft; 90% are shallower than 565 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around La Jara (81140)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 155 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,875–$10,075; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,300–$15,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around La Jara (81140)?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 7 ft–24 ft), from 55 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 172 50–100 ft 113 100–150 ft 198 150–200 ft 116 200–300 ft 142 300–400 ft 81 400–600 ft 130 600+ ft 85
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.