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Durango, CO (81303): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,088 DWR records · La Plata County

160 ftmedian well depth
102 ft–230 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (237 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Durango (81303), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Durango (81303) is 160 ft, based on 924 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 102 ft and 230 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Durango (81303)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Durango (81303)?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–100 ft), from 85 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 63 50–100 ft 128 100–150 ft 198 150–200 ft 171 200–300 ft 239 300–400 ft 78 400–600 ft 35 600+ ft 12
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.