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Adams County, Nebraska: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 3,718 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

191 ftmedian well depth
165 ft–203 fttypical depth range
98 ftmedian static water level
850 gpmmedian yield (3,169 tests)

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How deep are wells in Adams County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Adams County is 191 ft, based on 3,635 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 165 ft and 203 ft; 90% are shallower than 220 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 180 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Adams County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Adams County?

The median static water level is 98 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 83 ft–110 ft), from 3,538 measurements.

How much water do wells in Adams County produce?

The median tested yield is 850 gpm (middle half: 500 gpm–1,000 gpm), from 3,169 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 52 100–150 ft 455 150–200 ft 1,543 200–300 ft 1,569 300–400 ft 8 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Adams County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

Method: medians computed from NeDNR records (Nebraska DNR registered groundwater wells; decommissioned wells are excluded from the working-well counts but still counted in depth history; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.