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Mcalister, NM (88427): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 191 OSE records · Quay County

175 ftmedian well depth
100 ft–200 fttypical depth range
127 ftmedian static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (134 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Mcalister (88427), New Mexico?

The median drilled well depth in and around Mcalister (88427) is 175 ft, based on 191 wells with recorded depths in the state OSE database. Half fall between 100 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 280 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Mcalister (88427)?

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 Mcalister (88427)?

The median static water level is 127 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 70 ft–165 ft), from 120 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 38 100–150 ft 43 150–200 ft 52 200–300 ft 41 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.