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Hillsboro, NM (88042): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 403 OSE records · Sierra County

200 ftmedian well depth
123 ft–400 fttypical depth range
50 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (200 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Hillsboro (88042), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Hillsboro (88042) is 200 ft, based on 403 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 123 ft and 400 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Hillsboro (88042)?

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 Hillsboro (88042)?

The median static water level is 50 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 21 ft–100 ft), from 228 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 26 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 75 150–200 ft 49 200–300 ft 73 300–400 ft 34 400–600 ft 20 600+ ft 92
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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.