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Oconto, NE (68860): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 349 NeDNR records · Custer County

265 ftmedian well depth
198 ft–360 fttypical depth range
98 ftmedian static water level
600 gpmmedian yield (297 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Oconto (68860), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Oconto (68860) is 265 ft, based on 333 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 198 ft and 360 ft; 90% are shallower than 420 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Oconto (68860)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 265 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,625–$17,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,900–$26,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Oconto (68860)?

The median static water level is 98 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 47 ft–145 ft), from 319 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 14 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 14 150–200 ft 52 200–300 ft 113 300–400 ft 86 400–600 ft 46 600+ ft 4
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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.