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Kearney, NE (68847): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 976 NeDNR records · Buffalo County

200 ftmedian well depth
64 ft–235 fttypical depth range
40 ftmedian static water level
375 gpmmedian yield (701 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Kearney (68847), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Kearney (68847) is 200 ft, based on 953 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 64 ft and 235 ft; 90% are shallower than 255 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Kearney (68847)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Kearney (68847)?

The median static water level is 40 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 30 ft–58 ft), from 847 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 148 50–100 ft 193 100–150 ft 58 150–200 ft 53 200–300 ft 486 300–400 ft 12 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 1
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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.