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

✓ 2,235 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

255 ftmedian well depth
165 ft–400 fttypical depth range
118 ftmedian static water level
27 gpmmedian yield (1,091 tests)

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How deep are wells in Hidalgo County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Hidalgo County is 255 ft, based on 2,235 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 165 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 252 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 252 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,300–$16,380; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,120–$25,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Hidalgo County?

The median static water level is 118 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 77 ft–171 ft), from 1,727 measurements.

How much water do wells in Hidalgo County produce?

The median tested yield is 27 gpm (middle half: 18 gpm–100 gpm), from 1,091 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 50 50–100 ft 242 100–150 ft 155 150–200 ft 207 200–300 ft 636 300–400 ft 382 400–600 ft 329 600+ ft 234
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Well records by ZIP code in Hidalgo 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.