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Paonia, CO (81428): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 691 DWR records · Delta County

65 ftmedian well depth
34 ft–138 fttypical depth range
23 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (99 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Paonia (81428), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Paonia (81428) is 65 ft, based on 410 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 34 ft and 138 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Paonia (81428)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Paonia (81428)?

The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–75 ft), from 89 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 149 50–100 ft 113 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 35 200–300 ft 47 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 2
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.