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Newport, NE (68759): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 365 NeDNR records · Rock County

80 ftmedian well depth
51 ft–160 fttypical depth range
10 ftmedian static water level
115 gpmmedian yield (294 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Newport (68759), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Newport (68759) is 80 ft, based on 358 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 51 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 227 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Newport (68759)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 80 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,000–$5,200; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,800–$8,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Newport (68759)?

The median static water level is 10 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–17 ft), from 349 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 75 50–100 ft 131 100–150 ft 46 150–200 ft 54 200–300 ft 47 300–400 ft 5 400–600 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.