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Buying land around Strasburg means looking closely at the well record, not just the listing description. Within 5 miles of Strasburg, Colorado DWR records include 1,915 permitted wells. Of those, 1,167 are recorded as constructed, 1,239 report total depth, and 903 report pump yield.
The local record points to generally productive Denver Basin wells, but depth varies widely. The median is 340 feet, while the middle half runs from 80 to 385 feet. That spread matters when comparing a drilling bid, a neighboring well, or a property that already has a permit.
Figures are computed from Colorado Division of Water Resources permit records for permitted wells within 5 miles of Strasburg. Not every permit reports every field; each statistic uses the wells that report it.
| Depth statistic | Feet |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 80 |
| Median | 340 |
| 75th percentile | 385 |
| 90th percentile | 452 |
| Deepest on record | 1,291 |
| Aquifer named on permits | Wells |
|---|---|
| Arapahoe | 754 |
| unnamed / fractured-bedrock aquifer | 720 |
| Denver | 143 |
| Yield statistic | gpm |
|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 10.0 |
| Median | 11.0 |
| 75th percentile | 12.0 |
| Median depth to water | 90 ft |
| Median water level by decade | Depth to water |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 90 ft |
| 2020s | 108 ft |
Strasburg-area wells have a 340-foot median depth. The middle half falls between 80 and 385 feet, so a bid based only on the median can miss the local range. The 90th percentile is 452 feet, and the deepest recorded well reaches 1,291 feet.
Most reported wells are in the 300-to-600-foot range, accounting for 56% of the depth mix. Another 28% are under 100 feet, while 13% fall between 100 and 300 feet and 3% exceed 600 feet. These wells are in Denver Basin sedimentary bedrock, with permits naming the Arapahoe aquifer, unnamed or fractured-bedrock aquifers, and the Denver aquifer. Local geology and the target aquifer drive the final depth.
Among wells reporting a pump yield, the median is 11.0 gallons per minute. The middle half is tightly grouped from 10.0 to 12.0 gallons per minute. That is a useful production range for comparing a test report with a proposed home and household system.
The yield record is also favorable at the low end: 0% report under 1 gallon per minute, and 1% fall between 1 and 5 gallons per minute. Most, at 81%, produce between 5 and 15 gallons per minute, while 18% exceed 15 gallons per minute. A reported pump yield is not a guarantee for a new hole. Ask for the well construction report, pump test, storage capacity, and any evidence that production holds up over time.
Reported static water levels have a median depth of 90 feet below the surface, with the middle half between 80 and 120 feet. Static level is the water level when the well is not being pumped; it is different from the depth of the well and from the pumping level during use.
The decade comparison deserves attention. The median measured level was 90 feet below surface in the 2010s and 108 feet in the 2020s. That is a deeper reported water level in the newer decade, but only 198 wells report static water level, and measurement conditions can differ. Treat this as a reason to review nearby records and obtain a current measurement, not as proof of a uniform regional decline.
Permit history is useful for finding patterns in a specific part of Strasburg, especially near Byers, Bennett, Comanche Creek, Watkins, Peoria, and Brick Center. The most common driller in these records is Crandall Drilling & Pump Service, including Crandall Jr. and Howard H., associated with 766 records. Crandall Drlg. & Trenching Inc, associated with Crandall and Harley, appears on 81. Don Eastwood Drilling Inc., associated with Eastwood and Don, appears on 66.
Permits were issued as recently as 2025. The busiest decade was the 2000s with 528 permits, followed by the 1990s with 374. A driller’s name helps locate comparable work, but construction details and test results matter more than the name alone. Confirm the permit, completion report, casing, grout, pump, and current operating condition with Colorado DWR records and the seller.
The local cost model assumes Denver Basin sedimentary bedrock and a drilling rate of $50 to $70 per foot. At the 340-foot median depth, the drilled hole alone works out to about $17,000 to $23,800. That is not the complete project price.
A finished system, including the pump, pressure tank, trenching, and electrical work, is estimated at $23,000 to $35,800 at the median depth. A property requiring a deeper hole can exceed that range, while a shallower hole may cost less. Before accepting a bid, ask what footage is included, how casing and grout are priced, whether drilling through difficult material changes the rate, and which electrical and trenching items are excluded. A permit and a production test should be part of the planning conversation.
Low yield is not the main pattern in these records, but a favorable median cannot remove site-specific risk. Dry holes, poor construction, pump problems, and a well that performs differently after years of use are all reasons to inspect the actual well file. Have a qualified contractor review the completion report, pump test, static level, casing, grout, and water-quality history before closing.
Environmental screening also deserves attention. Mapped sites within about 10 miles include 60 PFAS sampling or contamination sites and 28 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites. There are 0 historic mine features in that mapped set. Test the well for ordinary drinking-water concerns and site-specific contaminants, and inspect septic setbacks, drainage, and replacement-area options. A new home also needs a legal water supply, suitable septic design, access for drilling equipment, and enough room for tanks, electrical service, and buried lines.
| Decade permitted | Wells |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 161 |
| 1980s | 75 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 528 |
| 2010s | 234 |
| 2020s | 184 |
| Most active drillers on record | Wells |
|---|---|
| Crandall Drilling & Pump Service (Crandall Jr., Howard H.) | 766 |
| Crandall Drlg. & Trenching Inc (Crandall, Harley) | 81 |
| Don Eastwood Drilling Inc. (Eastwood, Don) | 66 |
How this is built: the median permitted depth here times the per-foot range for this ground, plus the normal system costs. A lot at the 75th-percentile depth (385 ft) would run roughly $25,250–$38,950. See the full Colorado well cost guide.
Counts come from EPA, USGS and state datasets layered on the Colorado Well Finder map. A count is not a verdict on any one well; it tells you what to test for.
The numbers above are the area average. Your lot is one point on the map. Search the address to see the real depth, yield and aquifer of each permitted well around it.
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The median reported well depth near Strasburg is 340 feet. The middle half runs from 80 to 385 feet, while the 90th percentile is 452 feet. Most wells are between 300 and 600 feet, but the local record ranges from shallow wells to a deepest recorded depth of 1,291 feet.
The median reported pump yield near Strasburg is 11.0 gallons per minute, with the middle half between 10.0 and 12.0 gallons per minute. 81% of reported yields fall between 5 and 15 gallons per minute. Reported production is encouraging, but a buyer should still obtain the individual well test and current operating information.
The drilling model uses $50 to $70 per foot. At the local median depth of 340 feet, the hole is estimated at $17,000 to $23,800. A finished system with pump, tank, trenching, and electrical work is estimated at $23,000 to $35,800. Deeper or difficult drilling can raise the final price.
Safety cannot be determined from depth or yield alone. Records show 60 PFAS sampling or contamination sites and 28 EPA Superfund or cleanup sites within about 10 miles. Have the specific well tested by a qualified laboratory, review nearby environmental information, and check septic conditions before relying on the water for a household.
Reported static water levels were a median of 90 feet below surface in the 2010s and 108 feet in the 2020s. That indicates deeper measured levels in the newer decade, but only 198 wells report static water levels and conditions vary by well. It is a reason to obtain a current measurement, not proof of uniform decline.
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