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Ericson, NE (68637): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 385 NeDNR records · Wheeler County

180 ftmedian well depth
117 ft–248 fttypical depth range
43 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (350 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ericson (68637), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ericson (68637) is 180 ft, based on 382 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 117 ft and 248 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ericson (68637)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ericson (68637)?

The median static water level is 43 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–98 ft), from 364 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 47 100–150 ft 88 150–200 ft 62 200–300 ft 127 300–400 ft 34 400–600 ft 14 600+ 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.