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

✓ 2,645 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

121 ftmedian well depth
82 ft–201 fttypical depth range
23 ftmedian static water level
230 gpmmedian yield (2,246 tests)

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How deep are wells in Howard County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Howard County is 121 ft, based on 2,587 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 82 ft and 201 ft; 90% are shallower than 280 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 135 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 135 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,375–$8,775; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,100–$13,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Howard County?

The median static water level is 23 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–40 ft), from 2,493 measurements.

How much water do wells in Howard County produce?

The median tested yield is 230 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–800 gpm), from 2,246 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 205 50–100 ft 661 100–150 ft 673 150–200 ft 327 200–300 ft 499 300–400 ft 167 400–600 ft 55 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Howard 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.