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Cortez, CO (81321): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 439 DWR records · Montezuma County

52 ftmedian well depth
30 ft–143 fttypical depth range
18 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (30 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Cortez (81321), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Cortez (81321) is 52 ft, based on 271 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 30 ft and 143 ft; 90% are shallower than 238 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Cortez (81321)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 52 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,300–$3,380; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,120–$5,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Cortez (81321)?

The median static water level is 18 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 5 ft–23 ft), from 23 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 125 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 39 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 10
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.