New Mexico Well Data field records · 2026 survey

New Mexico Well DataDe Baca County › Fort Sumner (88119)

Fort Sumner, NM (88119): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 493 OSE records · De Baca County

160 ftmedian well depth
115 ft–222 fttypical depth range
85 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (311 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Fort Sumner (88119), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Fort Sumner (88119) is 160 ft, based on 493 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 115 ft and 222 ft; 90% are shallower than 284 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Fort Sumner (88119)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Fort Sumner (88119)?

The median static water level is 85 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–132 ft), from 365 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 27 50–100 ft 65 100–150 ft 114 150–200 ft 114 200–300 ft 130 300–400 ft 38 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 0
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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.