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Empire, CO (80438): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 273 DWR records · Clear Creek County

90 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–159 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (54 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Empire (80438), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Empire (80438) is 90 ft, based on 170 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 40 ft and 159 ft; 90% are shallower than 353 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Empire (80438)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Empire (80438)?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 26 ft–69 ft), from 14 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 48 50–100 ft 45 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 8 200–300 ft 13 300–400 ft 13 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 7
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.