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San Rafael, NM (87051): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 312 OSE records · Cibola County

240 ftmedian well depth
150 ft–365 fttypical depth range
110 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (254 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around San Rafael (87051), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around San Rafael (87051) is 240 ft, based on 312 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 150 ft and 365 ft; 90% are shallower than 440 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around San Rafael (87051)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 240 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,000–$15,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,400–$24,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around San Rafael (87051)?

The median static water level is 110 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 58 ft–220 ft), from 269 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 5 50–100 ft 39 100–150 ft 33 150–200 ft 34 200–300 ft 81 300–400 ft 53 400–600 ft 61 600+ ft 6
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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.