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Cloudcroft, NM (88317): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 408 OSE records · Otero County

360 ftmedian well depth
225 ft–483 fttypical depth range
240 ftmedian static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (274 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Cloudcroft (88317), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Cloudcroft (88317) is 360 ft, based on 408 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 225 ft and 483 ft; 90% are shallower than 600 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Cloudcroft (88317)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Cloudcroft (88317)?

The median static water level is 240 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 115 ft–330 ft), from 305 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 6 50–100 ft 15 100–150 ft 28 150–200 ft 32 200–300 ft 66 300–400 ft 87 400–600 ft 119 600+ 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.