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Carlsbad, NM (88221): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 443 OSE records · Eddy County

243 ftmedian well depth
156 ft–284 fttypical depth range
169 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (213 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Carlsbad (88221), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Carlsbad (88221) is 243 ft, based on 443 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 156 ft and 284 ft; 90% are shallower than 358 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Carlsbad (88221)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 243 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,075–$15,795; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,580–$24,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Carlsbad (88221)?

The median static water level is 169 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 96 ft–210 ft), from 298 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 24 100–150 ft 60 150–200 ft 40 200–300 ft 206 300–400 ft 58 400–600 ft 20 600+ ft 18
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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.