New Mexico Well Data field records · 2026 survey

New Mexico Well DataSandoval County › Rio Rancho (87124)

Rio Rancho, NM (87124): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,057 OSE records · Sandoval County

600 ftmedian well depth
543 ft–708 fttypical depth range
400 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (910 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rio Rancho (87124), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rio Rancho (87124) is 600 ft, based on 1,057 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 543 ft and 708 ft; 90% are shallower than 987 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rio Rancho (87124)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 600 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $15,000–$39,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $36,000–$60,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rio Rancho (87124)?

The median static water level is 400 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 340 ft–532 ft), from 829 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 2 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 447 600+ ft 576
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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.