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Elba, NE (68835): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 361 NeDNR records · Howard County

205 ftmedian well depth
107 ft–260 fttypical depth range
39 ftmedian static water level
450 gpmmedian yield (260 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elba (68835), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elba (68835) is 205 ft, based on 344 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 107 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elba (68835)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 205 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,125–$13,325; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,300–$20,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elba (68835)?

The median static water level is 39 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 29 ft–107 ft), from 328 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 50 50–100 ft 25 100–150 ft 38 150–200 ft 46 200–300 ft 136 300–400 ft 42 400–600 ft 7 600+ 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.