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

✓ 611 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

165 ftmedian well depth
120 ft–225 fttypical depth range
30 ftmedian static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (516 tests)

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How deep are wells in Loup County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Loup County is 165 ft, based on 605 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 120 ft and 225 ft; 90% are shallower than 295 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 145 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Loup County?

The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–75 ft), from 598 measurements.

How much water do wells in Loup County produce?

The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–700 gpm), from 516 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 32 50–100 ft 38 100–150 ft 184 150–200 ft 119 200–300 ft 173 300–400 ft 53 400–600 ft 6 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Loup 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.