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Silver City, NM (88061): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,241 OSE records · Grant County

300 ftmedian well depth
175 ft–500 fttypical depth range
80 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (745 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Silver City (88061), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Silver City (88061) is 300 ft, based on 1,241 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 175 ft and 500 ft; 90% are shallower than 750 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Silver City (88061)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 300 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,500–$19,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,000–$30,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Silver City (88061)?

The median static water level is 80 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–190 ft), from 985 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 29 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 153 150–200 ft 146 200–300 ft 250 300–400 ft 204 400–600 ft 210 600+ ft 218
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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.