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Ouray, CO (81427): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 123 DWR records · Ouray County

202 ftmedian well depth
72 ft–388 fttypical depth range
137 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (21 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ouray (81427), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ouray (81427) is 202 ft, based on 70 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 72 ft and 388 ft; 90% are shallower than 631 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ouray (81427)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 202 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,050–$13,130; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,120–$20,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ouray (81427)?

The median static water level is 137 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 43 ft–258 ft), from 6 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 15 50–100 ft 10 100–150 ft 3 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 10 600+ ft 8
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.