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Dexter, NM (88230): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 763 OSE records · Chaves County

190 ftmedian well depth
150 ft–220 fttypical depth range
95 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (327 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Dexter (88230), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Dexter (88230) is 190 ft, based on 763 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 150 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Dexter (88230)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 190 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,750–$12,350; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,400–$19,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Dexter (88230)?

The median static water level is 95 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 50 ft–127 ft), from 518 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 71 100–150 ft 106 150–200 ft 223 200–300 ft 257 300–400 ft 30 400–600 ft 11 600+ ft 55
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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.