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Rio Arriba County, New Mexico: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 10,177 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in Rio Arriba County, New Mexico?
The median drilled well depth in Rio Arriba County is 100 ft, based on 10,171 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 171 ft; 90% are shallower than 350 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 120 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Rio Arriba County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Rio Arriba County?
The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–79 ft), from 9,372 measurements.
How much water do wells in Rio Arriba County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–20 gpm), from 7,356 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Rio Arriba County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Espanola (87533) — 1,211 wells, median 90 ft
- Chimayo (87522) — 1,181 wells, median 101 ft
- Espanola (87532) — 1,126 wells, median 94 ft
- Alcalde (87511) — 916 wells, median 100 ft
- Hernandez (87537) — 880 wells, median 100 ft
- Los Ojos (87551) — 667 wells, median 235 ft
- Velarde (87582) — 660 wells, median 83 ft
- Medanales (87548) — 651 wells, median 100 ft
- Ohkay Owingeh (87566) — 535 wells, median 80 ft
- Abiquiu (87510) — 479 wells, median 100 ft
- Embudo (87531) — 282 wells, median 60 ft
- Chama (87520) — 232 wells, median 57 ft
- Lindrith (87029) — 213 wells, median 320 ft
- Canones (87516) — 176 wells, median 118 ft
- Ojo Caliente (87549) — 169 wells, median 105 ft
- El Rito (87530) — 160 wells, median 94 ft
- Cordova (87523) — 160 wells, median 106 ft
- Tierra Amarilla (87575) — 157 wells, median 260 ft
- Youngsville (87064) — 141 wells, median 380 ft
- Dixon (87527) — 135 wells, median 80 ft
- Truchas (87578) — 117 wells, median 300 ft
- Coyote (87012) — 102 wells, median 179 ft
- Trampas (87576) — 95 wells, median 120 ft
- Gallina (87017) — 90 wells, median 155 ft
- Canjilon (87515) — 63 wells, median 100 ft
- Petaca (87554) — 58 wells, median 100 ft
- Dulce (87528) — 53 wells, median 220 ft
- Counselor (87018) — 53 wells, median 156 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.