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Ilfeld, NM (87538): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 282 OSE records · San Miguel County

327 ftmedian well depth
220 ft–480 fttypical depth range
160 ftmedian static water level
17 gpmmedian yield (253 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ilfeld (87538), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ilfeld (87538) is 327 ft, based on 282 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 220 ft and 480 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ilfeld (87538)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 327 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $8,175–$21,255; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $19,620–$32,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ilfeld (87538)?

The median static water level is 160 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 102 ft–270 ft), from 254 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 5 100–150 ft 17 150–200 ft 22 200–300 ft 69 300–400 ft 62 400–600 ft 76 600+ ft 31
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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.