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

✓ 1,987 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

130 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–200 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
7 gpmmedian yield (1,406 tests)

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How deep are wells in Quay County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Quay County is 130 ft, based on 1,987 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 70 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 148 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 148 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,700–$9,620; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,880–$14,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Quay County?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 31 ft–135 ft), from 1,152 measurements.

How much water do wells in Quay County produce?

The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–20 gpm), from 1,406 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 254 50–100 ft 433 100–150 ft 448 150–200 ft 313 200–300 ft 333 300–400 ft 147 400–600 ft 51 600+ ft 8
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Well records by ZIP code in Quay 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.