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Taos, NM (87571): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,393 OSE records · Taos County

125 ftmedian well depth
84 ft–190 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,973 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Taos (87571), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Taos (87571) is 125 ft, based on 2,393 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 84 ft and 190 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Taos (87571)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 125 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,125–$8,125; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,500–$12,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Taos (87571)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 24 ft–104 ft), from 2,211 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 73 50–100 ft 638 100–150 ft 696 150–200 ft 419 200–300 ft 289 300–400 ft 181 400–600 ft 91 600+ ft 6
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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.