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Las Cruces, NM (88003): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,045 OSE records · Dona Ana County

200 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–275 fttypical depth range
25 ftmedian static water level
70 gpmmedian yield (645 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Las Cruces (88003), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Las Cruces (88003) is 200 ft, based on 1,045 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 120 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 350 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Las Cruces (88003)?

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 Las Cruces (88003)?

The median static water level is 25 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 18 ft–47 ft), from 807 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 127 100–150 ft 196 150–200 ft 143 200–300 ft 320 300–400 ft 158 400–600 ft 48 600+ ft 27
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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.