New Mexico Well Data field records · 2026 survey

New Mexico Well Data › Santa Fe County

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

✓ 18,437 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

260 ftmedian well depth
144 ft–420 fttypical depth range
100 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (13,967 tests)

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How deep are wells in Santa Fe County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Santa Fe County is 260 ft, based on 18,437 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 144 ft and 420 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 360 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Santa Fe County?

The median static water level is 100 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–201 ft), from 16,263 measurements.

How much water do wells in Santa Fe County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 13,967 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 455 50–100 ft 1,836 100–150 ft 2,423 150–200 ft 1,652 200–300 ft 3,715 300–400 ft 2,845 400–600 ft 3,390 600+ ft 2,121
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Well records by ZIP code in Santa Fe 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.