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Lincoln, NE (68502): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 118 NeDNR records · Lancaster County

44 ftmedian well depth
23 ft–54 fttypical depth range
31 ftmedian static water level
225 gpmmedian yield (9 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lincoln (68502), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lincoln (68502) is 44 ft, based on 117 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 23 ft and 54 ft; 90% are shallower than 172 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lincoln (68502)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 44 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,100–$2,860; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,640–$4,400. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lincoln (68502)?

The median static water level is 31 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 15 ft–44 ft), from 108 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 70 50–100 ft 34 100–150 ft 0 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.