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

✓ 863 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

70 ftmedian well depth
45 ft–125 fttypical depth range
34 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (334 tests)

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How deep are wells in Otoe County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Otoe County is 70 ft, based on 857 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 45 ft and 125 ft; 90% are shallower than 195 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 63 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 63 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,575–$4,095; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,780–$6,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Otoe County?

The median static water level is 34 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 16 ft–65 ft), from 794 measurements.

How much water do wells in Otoe County produce?

The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–50 gpm), from 334 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 261 50–100 ft 296 100–150 ft 130 150–200 ft 89 200–300 ft 78 300–400 ft 3 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Otoe 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.