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Sutton, NE (68979): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 523 NeDNR records · Clay County

170 ftmedian well depth
125 ft–201 fttypical depth range
78 ftmedian static water level
950 gpmmedian yield (376 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sutton (68979), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sutton (68979) is 170 ft, based on 510 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 125 ft and 201 ft; 90% are shallower than 231 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sutton (68979)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 170 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,250–$11,050; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,200–$17,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sutton (68979)?

The median static water level is 78 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 72 ft–90 ft), from 489 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 7 50–100 ft 98 100–150 ft 79 150–200 ft 176 200–300 ft 150 300–400 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.