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Elbert County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Elbert County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Elbert County is 341 ft, based on 10,228 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 221 ft and 450 ft; 90% are shallower than 610 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 362 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Elbert County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 362 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,050–$23,530; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,720–$36,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Elbert County?
The median static water level is 162 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 90 ft–240 ft), from 1,075 measurements.
How much water do wells in Elbert County produce?
The median tested yield is 12 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–14 gpm), from 7,243 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Elbert 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 |
|---|---|
| Hamacher Well Works Inc | 476 |
| Kunau Drilling LLC | 116 |
| Crandall Drilling & Pump Service | 92 |
| Hier Drilling Co Inc | 79 |
| Parker Drilling/Pump Service Inc. | 69 |
| Can-America Drilling, Inc. | 45 |
| Hier Drilling Co. | 28 |
| Winegar Well Service | 24 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Elbert County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Elizabeth (80107) — 5,432 wells, median 378 ft
- Kiowa (80117) — 3,331 wells, median 320 ft
- Simla (80835) — 865 wells, median 263 ft
- Agate (80101) — 620 wells, median 181 ft
- Matheson (80830) — 365 wells, median 140 ft
- Usaf Academy (80840) — 356 wells, median 62 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.