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Memphis, NE (68042): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 768 NeDNR records · Saunders County

94 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–117 fttypical depth range
45 ftmedian static water level
250 gpmmedian yield (196 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Memphis (68042), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Memphis (68042) is 94 ft, based on 764 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 61 ft and 117 ft; 90% are shallower than 167 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Memphis (68042)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 94 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,350–$6,110; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,640–$9,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Memphis (68042)?

The median static water level is 45 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 9 ft–54 ft), from 684 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 110 50–100 ft 331 100–150 ft 207 150–200 ft 72 200–300 ft 44 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 0
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.