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Ruidoso, NM (88355): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 301 OSE records · Lincoln County

120 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–210 fttypical depth range
36 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (211 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ruidoso (88355), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ruidoso (88355) is 120 ft, based on 301 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 70 ft and 210 ft; 90% are shallower than 330 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ruidoso (88355)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ruidoso (88355)?

The median static water level is 36 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–85 ft), from 282 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 44 50–100 ft 65 100–150 ft 60 150–200 ft 42 200–300 ft 45 300–400 ft 24 400–600 ft 15 600+ ft 6
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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.