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Amherst, CO (80721): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 530 DWR records · Phillips County

280 ftmedian well depth
238 ft–317 fttypical depth range
142 ftmedian static water level
48 gpmmedian yield (104 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Amherst (80721), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Amherst (80721) is 280 ft, based on 341 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 238 ft and 317 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Amherst (80721)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 280 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,000–$18,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,800–$28,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Amherst (80721)?

The median static water level is 142 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 117 ft–185 ft), from 27 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 0 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 29 200–300 ft 182 300–400 ft 120 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 0
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.