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Monarch, CO (81227): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 461 DWR records · Chaffee County

105 ftmedian well depth
60 ft–191 fttypical depth range
38 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (166 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Monarch (81227), Colorado?

The median drilled well depth in and around Monarch (81227) is 105 ft, based on 316 wells with recorded depths in the state DWR database. Half fall between 60 ft and 191 ft; 90% are shallower than 290 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Monarch (81227)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 105 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,625–$6,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,300–$10,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Monarch (81227)?

The median static water level is 38 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–58 ft), from 63 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 59 50–100 ft 73 100–150 ft 67 150–200 ft 40 200–300 ft 46 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 12 600+ ft 4
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Method: medians computed from DWR records (DWR well permits, applications that were denied, withdrawn, cancelled or are still pending excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address.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.