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Quemado, NM (87829): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 209 OSE records · Catron County

400 ftmedian well depth
294 ft–695 fttypical depth range
265 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (160 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Quemado (87829), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Quemado (87829) is 400 ft, based on 209 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 294 ft and 695 ft; 90% are shallower than 780 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Quemado (87829)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 400 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,000–$26,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,000–$40,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Quemado (87829)?

The median static water level is 265 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 119 ft–543 ft), from 164 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 27 300–400 ft 51 400–600 ft 39 600+ ft 66
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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.