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Sterling, NE (68443): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 354 NeDNR records · Johnson County

160 ftmedian well depth
84 ft–204 fttypical depth range
65 ftmedian static water level
800 gpmmedian yield (222 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sterling (68443), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sterling (68443) is 160 ft, based on 342 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 84 ft and 204 ft; 90% are shallower than 247 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sterling (68443)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 160 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,000–$10,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,600–$16,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sterling (68443)?

The median static water level is 65 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 33 ft–114 ft), from 298 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 67 50–100 ft 32 100–150 ft 52 150–200 ft 87 200–300 ft 96 300–400 ft 7 400–600 ft 1 600+ 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.