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Montrose, CO (81401): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 803 DWR records · Montrose County

47 ftmedian well depth
31 ft–144 fttypical depth range
33 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (64 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Montrose (81401), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Montrose (81401) is 47 ft, based on 554 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 31 ft and 144 ft; 90% are shallower than 276 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Montrose (81401)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 47 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,175–$3,055; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,820–$4,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Montrose (81401)?

The median static water level is 33 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–76 ft), from 41 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 284 50–100 ft 96 100–150 ft 37 150–200 ft 33 200–300 ft 56 300–400 ft 21 400–600 ft 22 600+ ft 5
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.