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Mountainair, NM (87036): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 583 OSE records · Torrance County

250 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–430 fttypical depth range
135 ftmedian static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (467 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mountainair (87036), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mountainair (87036) is 250 ft, based on 581 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 160 ft and 430 ft; 90% are shallower than 777 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mountainair (87036)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Mountainair (87036)?

The median static water level is 135 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 76 ft–241 ft), from 493 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 85 150–200 ft 58 200–300 ft 160 300–400 ft 73 400–600 ft 72 600+ ft 105
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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.