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Roswell, NM (88203): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 4,204 OSE records · Chaves County

185 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–260 fttypical depth range
90 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (1,887 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Roswell (88203), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Roswell (88203) is 185 ft, based on 4,204 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 120 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 380 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Roswell (88203)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Roswell (88203)?

The median static water level is 90 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 44 ft–150 ft), from 3,177 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 425 50–100 ft 330 100–150 ft 648 150–200 ft 885 200–300 ft 1,062 300–400 ft 501 400–600 ft 323 600+ ft 30
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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.