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Kearney, NE (68845): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 957 NeDNR records · Buffalo County

236 ftmedian well depth
204 ft–260 fttypical depth range
71 ftmedian static water level
23 gpmmedian yield (810 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Kearney (68845), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Kearney (68845) is 236 ft, based on 943 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 204 ft and 260 ft; 90% are shallower than 286 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Kearney (68845)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 260 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,500–$16,900; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,600–$26,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Kearney (68845)?

The median static water level is 71 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 38 ft–100 ft), from 911 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 40 50–100 ft 19 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 101 200–300 ft 694 300–400 ft 62 400–600 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.