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

✓ 8,326 OSE records · verified 2026-09-22

220 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–300 fttypical depth range
110 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (5,502 tests)

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How deep are wells in Torrance County, New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in Torrance County is 220 ft, based on 8,309 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half of all wells fall between 160 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 405 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 320 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 320 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,000–$20,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,200–$32,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Torrance County?

The median static water level is 110 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–163 ft), from 7,024 measurements.

How much water do wells in Torrance County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 5,502 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 64 50–100 ft 282 100–150 ft 1,307 150–200 ft 1,392 200–300 ft 2,782 300–400 ft 1,333 400–600 ft 822 600+ ft 327
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Well records by ZIP code in Torrance 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.