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Garfield County, Colorado: well depth, water level & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Garfield County, Colorado?
The median drilled well depth in Garfield County is 100 ft, based on 6,531 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 185 ft; 90% are shallower than 290 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 70 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Garfield County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 70 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,750–$4,550; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,200–$7,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Garfield County?
The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–75 ft), from 798 measurements.
How much water do wells in Garfield County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–15 gpm), from 1,960 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Garfield 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 |
|---|---|
| Shelton Drilling Corporation | 462 |
| Artesian Services Inc. | 5 |
| Water Pump Supply | 4 |
| Valley Pump Company | 3 |
| Authentic Drilling | 2 |
| Living Water Pump Service | 2 |
| Wildcat Drilling And Pump | 2 |
| Rocky Mtn Drilling And Pump Services LLC | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Garfield County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Glenwood Springs (81601) — 2,069 wells, median 140 ft
- Rifle (81650) — 2,050 wells, median 80 ft
- Silt (81652) — 1,791 wells, median 120 ft
- New Castle (81647) — 1,029 wells, median 100 ft
- Parachute (81635) — 609 wells, median 50 ft
- Battlement Mesa (81636) — 569 wells, median 159 ft
- Glenwood Springs (81602) — 240 wells, median 45 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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft).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.