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Kearney, NE (68848): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,393 NeDNR records · Buffalo County

57 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–75 fttypical depth range
9 ftmedian static water level
900 gpmmedian yield (1,055 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Kearney (68848), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Kearney (68848) is 57 ft, based on 1,357 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 42 ft and 75 ft; 90% are shallower than 130 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Kearney (68848)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 57 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,425–$3,705; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,420–$5,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Kearney (68848)?

The median static water level is 9 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–15 ft), from 1,300 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 418 50–100 ft 686 100–150 ft 153 150–200 ft 71 200–300 ft 26 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.