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Catron County, New Mexico: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 4,544 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

215 ftmedian well depth
110 ft–400 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (3,502 tests)

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How deep are wells in Catron County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Catron County is 215 ft, based on 4,544 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 110 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 585 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 348 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Catron County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 348 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,700–$22,620; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $20,880–$34,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Catron County?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 31 ft–230 ft), from 3,654 measurements.

How much water do wells in Catron County produce?

The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–20 gpm), from 3,502 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 241 50–100 ft 471 100–150 ft 800 150–200 ft 431 200–300 ft 784 300–400 ft 659 400–600 ft 724 600+ ft 434
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Well records by ZIP code in Catron County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

Method: medians computed from OSE records (OSE Points of Diversion filed as wells (a recorded drilled depth); surface diversions, ditches and acequias excluded; depths 0–5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.