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Salida, CO (81201): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,044 DWR records · Chaffee County

100 ftmedian well depth
55 ft–183 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (866 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salida (81201), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salida (81201) is 100 ft, based on 1,605 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 55 ft and 183 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salida (81201)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salida (81201)?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 26 ft–91 ft), from 242 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 331 50–100 ft 391 100–150 ft 314 150–200 ft 195 200–300 ft 197 300–400 ft 96 400–600 ft 70 600+ ft 11
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.