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Eddy County, New Mexico: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 7,311 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Eddy County, New Mexico?
The median drilled well depth in Eddy County is 174 ft, based on 7,311 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 256 ft; 90% are shallower than 410 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 105 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Eddy County?
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 Eddy County?
The median static water level is 78 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–150 ft), from 4,942 measurements.
How much water do wells in Eddy County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–60 gpm), from 2,939 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Eddy County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Artesia (88210) — 2,038 wells, median 220 ft
- Carlsbad (88220) — 1,969 wells, median 136 ft
- Loving (88256) — 577 wells, median 117 ft
- Carlsbad (88221) — 443 wells, median 243 ft
- Lakewood (88254) — 329 wells, median 193 ft
- Artesia (88211) — 311 wells, median 170 ft
- Malaga (88263) — 257 wells, median 110 ft
- Whites City (88268) — 256 wells, median 115 ft
- Hope (88250) — 113 wells, median 530 ft
- Loco Hills (88255) — 71 wells, median 105 ft
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.