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Mcdonald, NM (88262): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,674 OSE records · Lea County

130 ftmedian well depth
110 ft–180 fttypical depth range
70 ftmedian static water level
600 gpmmedian yield (784 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mcdonald (88262), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mcdonald (88262) is 130 ft, based on 1,674 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 110 ft and 180 ft; 90% are shallower than 228 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mcdonald (88262)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Mcdonald (88262)?

The median static water level is 70 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 55 ft–90 ft), from 1,349 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 27 50–100 ft 162 100–150 ft 857 150–200 ft 298 200–300 ft 313 300–400 ft 14 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.