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Arthur County, Nebraska: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 675 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

144 ftmedian well depth
80 ft–245 fttypical depth range
26 ftmedian static water level
11 gpmmedian yield (610 tests)

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How deep are wells in Arthur County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Arthur County is 144 ft, based on 672 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 245 ft; 90% are shallower than 320 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 155 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Arthur County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 144 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,600–$9,360; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,640–$14,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Arthur County?

The median static water level is 26 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 17 ft–45 ft), from 670 measurements.

How much water do wells in Arthur County produce?

The median tested yield is 11 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–20 gpm), from 610 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 46 50–100 ft 186 100–150 ft 108 150–200 ft 63 200–300 ft 168 300–400 ft 77 400–600 ft 24 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Arthur County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.