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Hernandez, NM (87537): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 880 OSE records · Rio Arriba County

100 ftmedian well depth
62 ft–151 fttypical depth range
36 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (671 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Hernandez (87537), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Hernandez (87537) is 100 ft, based on 880 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 62 ft and 151 ft; 90% are shallower than 264 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Hernandez (87537)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Hernandez (87537)?

The median static water level is 36 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 20 ft–70 ft), from 838 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 65 50–100 ft 349 100–150 ft 225 150–200 ft 63 200–300 ft 126 300–400 ft 32 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 7
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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.