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Nucla, CO (81424): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 221 DWR records · Montrose County

200 ftmedian well depth
79 ft–250 fttypical depth range
114 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (29 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Nucla (81424), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Nucla (81424) is 200 ft, based on 135 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 79 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 338 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Nucla (81424)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Nucla (81424)?

The median static water level is 114 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 82 ft–145 ft), from 2 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 24 50–100 ft 15 100–150 ft 13 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 47 300–400 ft 14 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 1
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.