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Las Cruces, NM (88005): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 318 OSE records · Dona Ana County

80 ftmedian well depth
54 ft–160 fttypical depth range
24 ftmedian static water level
60 gpmmedian yield (130 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Las Cruces (88005), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Las Cruces (88005) is 80 ft, based on 318 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 54 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Las Cruces (88005)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Las Cruces (88005)?

The median static water level is 24 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–40 ft), from 229 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 56 50–100 ft 109 100–150 ft 53 150–200 ft 50 200–300 ft 29 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 3
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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.