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Rio Frio, TX (78879): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 100 TDLR SDR records · Real County

260 ftmedian well depth
58 ft–691 fttypical depth range
88 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (93 tests)

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How deep are wells in Rio Frio (78879), Texas?

The median drilled well depth in Rio Frio (78879) is 260 ft, based on 100 wells with recorded depths in the state TDLR SDR database. Half fall between 58 ft and 691 ft; 90% are shallower than 770 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Rio Frio (78879)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Rio Frio (78879)?

The median static water level is 88 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 29 ft–356 ft), from 93 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 4 50–100 ft 41 100–150 ft 1 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 5 600+ ft 43
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Method: medians computed from TDLR SDR records (water-supply wells only (domestic, irrigation, stock, public supply, industrial) — monitoring, environmental borings, test holes, injection and geothermal 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.