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Penrose, CO (81240): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 993 DWR records · Fremont County

175 ftmedian well depth
79 ft–340 fttypical depth range
94 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (239 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Penrose (81240), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Penrose (81240) is 175 ft, based on 679 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 79 ft and 340 ft; 90% are shallower than 620 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Penrose (81240)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 175 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,375–$11,375; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,500–$17,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Penrose (81240)?

The median static water level is 94 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 47 ft–180 ft), from 48 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 70 50–100 ft 131 100–150 ft 113 150–200 ft 43 200–300 ft 112 300–400 ft 60 400–600 ft 70 600+ ft 80
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.