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Steele City, NE (68440): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 53 NeDNR records · Jefferson County

147 ftmedian well depth
84 ft–191 fttypical depth range
74 ftmedian static water level
220 gpmmedian yield (30 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Steele City (68440), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Steele City (68440) is 147 ft, based on 44 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 84 ft and 191 ft; 90% are shallower than 209 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Steele City (68440)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 147 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,675–$9,555; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,820–$14,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Steele City (68440)?

The median static water level is 74 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–132 ft), from 41 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 3 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 15 200–300 ft 7 300–400 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.