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Buena Vista, NM (87712): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 345 OSE records · Mora County

200 ftmedian well depth
122 ft–300 fttypical depth range
57 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (206 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Buena Vista (87712), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Buena Vista (87712) is 200 ft, based on 345 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 122 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 416 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Buena Vista (87712)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Buena Vista (87712)?

The median static water level is 57 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–100 ft), from 310 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 15 100–150 ft 93 150–200 ft 51 200–300 ft 86 300–400 ft 47 400–600 ft 36 600+ ft 11
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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.