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Ruidoso, NM (88345): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 716 OSE records · Lincoln County

175 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–262 fttypical depth range
69 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (475 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ruidoso (88345), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ruidoso (88345) is 175 ft, based on 716 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 100 ft and 262 ft; 90% are shallower than 400 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ruidoso (88345)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 175 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,375–$11,375; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,500–$17,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ruidoso (88345)?

The median static water level is 69 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 40 ft–120 ft), from 657 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 44 50–100 ft 122 100–150 ft 130 150–200 ft 100 200–300 ft 167 300–400 ft 69 400–600 ft 49 600+ ft 35
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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.