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San Miguel County, New Mexico: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 4,752 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22
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How deep are wells in San Miguel County, New Mexico?
The median drilled well depth in San Miguel County is 226 ft, based on 4,752 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 126 ft and 372 ft; 90% are shallower than 511 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 246 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in San Miguel County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 246 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,150–$15,990; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,760–$24,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in San Miguel County?
The median static water level is 82 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–165 ft), from 4,211 measurements.
How much water do wells in San Miguel County produce?
The median tested yield is 14 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–30 gpm), from 3,875 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in San Miguel County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Rociada (87742) — 836 wells, median 171 ft
- Las Vegas (87701) — 796 wells, median 214 ft
- Pecos (87552) — 613 wells, median 297 ft
- Montezuma (87731) — 580 wells, median 188 ft
- Serafina (87569) — 348 wells, median 260 ft
- San Jose (87565) — 285 wells, median 260 ft
- Ilfeld (87538) — 282 wells, median 327 ft
- Ribera (87560) — 201 wells, median 238 ft
- Rowe (87562) — 200 wells, median 300 ft
- Villanueva (87583) — 159 wells, median 300 ft
- Tererro (87573) — 144 wells, median 140 ft
- Sapello (87745) — 88 wells, median 202 ft
- Anton Chico (87711) — 77 wells, median 340 ft
- Garita (88421) — 59 wells, median 160 ft
- Trementina (88439) — 52 wells, median 299 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.