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Kearney, NE (68849): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 514 NeDNR records · Buffalo County

308 ftmedian well depth
262 ft–340 fttypical depth range
110 ftmedian static water level
750 gpmmedian yield (472 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Kearney (68849), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Kearney (68849) is 308 ft, based on 496 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 262 ft and 340 ft; 90% are shallower than 371 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Kearney (68849)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 308 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $7,700–$20,020; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $18,480–$30,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Kearney (68849)?

The median static water level is 110 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 86 ft–139 ft), from 475 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 4 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 183 300–400 ft 280 400–600 ft 13 600+ 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.