New Mexico Well Data field records · 2026 survey

New Mexico Well DataSandoval County › Rio Rancho (87144)

Rio Rancho, NM (87144): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 369 OSE records · Sandoval County

305 ftmedian well depth
305 ft–624 fttypical depth range
400 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (127 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Rio Rancho (87144), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Rio Rancho (87144) is 305 ft, based on 328 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 305 ft and 624 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,100 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Rio Rancho (87144)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 305 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,625–$19,825; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,300–$30,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Rio Rancho (87144)?

The median static water level is 400 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 300 ft–720 ft), from 133 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 1 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 4 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 158 400–600 ft 41 600+ ft 108
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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.