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Socorro, NM (87801): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 732 OSE records · Socorro County

90 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–130 fttypical depth range
17 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (475 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Socorro (87801), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Socorro (87801) is 90 ft, based on 732 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 61 ft and 130 ft; 90% are shallower than 239 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Socorro (87801)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Socorro (87801)?

The median static water level is 17 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–45 ft), from 629 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 109 50–100 ft 311 100–150 ft 165 150–200 ft 51 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 26 400–600 ft 21 600+ ft 5
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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.