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Santa Fe, NM (87501): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,133 OSE records · Santa Fe County

703 ftmedian well depth
440 ft–800 fttypical depth range
480 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (940 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Santa Fe (87501), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Santa Fe (87501) is 703 ft, based on 1,133 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 440 ft and 800 ft; 90% are shallower than 860 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Santa Fe (87501)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 703 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $17,575–$45,695; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $42,180–$70,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Santa Fe (87501)?

The median static water level is 480 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 340 ft–564 ft), from 980 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 11 50–100 ft 38 100–150 ft 24 150–200 ft 27 200–300 ft 93 300–400 ft 60 400–600 ft 137 600+ ft 743
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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.