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La Joya, NM (87028): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 184 OSE records · Socorro County

170 ftmedian well depth
122 ft–240 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
31 gpmmedian yield (132 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around La Joya (87028), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around La Joya (87028) is 170 ft, based on 184 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 122 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 319 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around La Joya (87028)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 170 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,250–$11,050; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,200–$17,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around La Joya (87028)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 13 ft–82 ft), from 164 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 11 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 39 150–200 ft 40 200–300 ft 46 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 2
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.