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Ruskin, NE (68974): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 207 NeDNR records · Nuckolls County

181 ftmedian well depth
155 ft–207 fttypical depth range
132 ftmedian static water level
550 gpmmedian yield (163 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ruskin (68974), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ruskin (68974) is 181 ft, based on 197 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 155 ft and 207 ft; 90% are shallower than 221 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ruskin (68974)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 181 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,525–$11,765; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,860–$18,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ruskin (68974)?

The median static water level is 132 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 108 ft–142 ft), from 191 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 8 100–150 ft 27 150–200 ft 92 200–300 ft 70 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.