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Custer County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Custer County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Custer County is 200 ft, based on 4,991 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 110 ft and 335 ft; 90% are shallower than 470 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Custer County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Custer County?
The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 52 ft–145 ft), from 773 measurements.
How much water do wells in Custer County produce?
The median tested yield is 8 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–11 gpm), from 2,700 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Custer County?
Companies by number of wells permitted in this county, per well construction reports filed with the Colorado Division of Water Resources. Permits recorded without a licensed driller (owner-built, or approved by a professional engineer) are excluded.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Arkansas Valley Drilling | 369 |
| Finney Drilling | 211 |
| Young's Drilling & Pump Services | 86 |
| Nequette Drilling | 73 |
| Pearson Drilling & Pump Service | 18 |
| American Drilling Service | 10 |
| Boday Well Drilling | 4 |
| Sharpe Drilling Company | 3 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Custer County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Westcliffe (81252) — 4,487 wells, median 205 ft
- Wetmore (81253) — 818 wells, median 225 ft
Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.