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

✓ 20,833 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

137 ftmedian well depth
102 ft–197 fttypical depth range
68 ftmedian static water level
50 gpmmedian yield (8,011 tests)

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How deep are wells in Lea County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Lea County is 137 ft, based on 20,816 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 102 ft and 197 ft; 90% are shallower than 240 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 193 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 193 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,825–$12,545; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,580–$19,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Lea County?

The median static water level is 68 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 53 ft–91 ft), from 16,277 measurements.

How much water do wells in Lea County produce?

The median tested yield is 50 gpm (middle half: 27 gpm–250 gpm), from 8,011 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 598 50–100 ft 3,309 100–150 ft 7,439 150–200 ft 4,381 200–300 ft 4,338 300–400 ft 373 400–600 ft 165 600+ ft 213
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Well records by ZIP code in Lea 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.