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Lincoln, NE (68523): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 618 NeDNR records · Lancaster County

140 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–170 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (480 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lincoln (68523), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lincoln (68523) is 140 ft, based on 602 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 120 ft and 170 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lincoln (68523)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lincoln (68523)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 35 ft–87 ft), from 560 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 307 150–200 ft 144 200–300 ft 107 300–400 ft 1 400–600 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.