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Central City, CO (80427): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 909 DWR records · Gilpin County

300 ftmedian well depth
140 ft–500 fttypical depth range
95 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (253 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Central City (80427), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Central City (80427) is 300 ft, based on 587 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 140 ft and 500 ft; 90% are shallower than 720 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Central City (80427)?

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 and around Central City (80427)?

The median static water level is 95 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 61 ft–150 ft), from 70 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 92 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 43 150–200 ft 34 200–300 ft 93 300–400 ft 79 400–600 ft 111 600+ ft 115
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.