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New Mexico Well Data › Socorro County

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

✓ 4,102 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

153 ftmedian well depth
93 ft–275 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (3,033 tests)

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How deep are wells in Socorro County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Socorro County is 153 ft, based on 4,102 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 93 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 460 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 200 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Socorro County?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–135 ft), from 3,462 measurements.

How much water do wells in Socorro County produce?

The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–40 gpm), from 3,033 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 234 50–100 ft 903 100–150 ft 783 150–200 ft 659 200–300 ft 577 300–400 ft 380 400–600 ft 339 600+ ft 227
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Well records by ZIP code in Socorro 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.