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

✓ 2,809 NeDNR records · verified 2026-10-12

205 ftmedian well depth
123 ft–272 fttypical depth range
55 ftmedian static water level
950 gpmmedian yield (2,542 tests)

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How deep are wells in Phelps County, Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in Phelps County is 205 ft, based on 2,725 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half of all wells fall between 123 ft and 272 ft; 90% are shallower than 339 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 220 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 220 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,500–$14,300; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,200–$22,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Phelps County?

The median static water level is 55 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 23 ft–120 ft), from 2,664 measurements.

How much water do wells in Phelps County produce?

The median tested yield is 950 gpm (middle half: 800 gpm–1,200 gpm), from 2,542 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 157 50–100 ft 328 100–150 ft 358 150–200 ft 395 200–300 ft 1,031 300–400 ft 307 400–600 ft 149 600+ ft 0
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Well records by ZIP code in Phelps 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.