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Columbus, NE (68601): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 2,993 NeDNR records · Platte County

63 ftmedian well depth
22 ft–105 fttypical depth range
14 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (1,575 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Columbus (68601), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Columbus (68601) is 63 ft, based on 2,917 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 22 ft and 105 ft; 90% are shallower than 127 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Columbus (68601)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 78 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,950–$5,070; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,680–$7,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Columbus (68601)?

The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–45 ft), from 2,567 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1,224 50–100 ft 800 100–150 ft 737 150–200 ft 122 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.