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Elsmere, NE (69135): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 388 NeDNR records · Cherry County

100 ftmedian well depth
70 ft–132 fttypical depth range
14 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (333 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elsmere (69135), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elsmere (69135) is 100 ft, based on 381 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 70 ft and 132 ft; 90% are shallower than 195 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elsmere (69135)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elsmere (69135)?

The median static water level is 14 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–40 ft), from 358 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 155 100–150 ft 133 150–200 ft 39 200–300 ft 25 300–400 ft 6 400–600 ft 6 600+ 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.