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Oakland, NE (68045): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 184 NeDNR records · Burt County

136 ftmedian well depth
61 ft–200 fttypical depth range
36 ftmedian static water level
800 gpmmedian yield (92 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Oakland (68045), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Oakland (68045) is 136 ft, based on 179 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 61 ft and 200 ft; 90% are shallower than 261 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Oakland (68045)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 136 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,400–$8,840; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,160–$13,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Oakland (68045)?

The median static water level is 36 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 22 ft–99 ft), from 161 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 40 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 34 150–200 ft 34 200–300 ft 43 300–400 ft 4 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.