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Norfolk, NE (68701): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 567 NeDNR records · Madison County

50 ftmedian well depth
22 ft–100 fttypical depth range
15 ftmedian static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (236 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Norfolk (68701), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Norfolk (68701) is 50 ft, based on 542 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 22 ft and 100 ft; 90% are shallower than 170 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Norfolk (68701)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 50 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,250–$3,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,000–$5,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Norfolk (68701)?

The median static water level is 15 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–28 ft), from 480 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 264 50–100 ft 140 100–150 ft 59 150–200 ft 45 200–300 ft 33 300–400 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.