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Ames, NE (68621): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 696 NeDNR records · Dodge County

42 ftmedian well depth
32 ft–61 fttypical depth range
8 ftmedian static water level
500 gpmmedian yield (575 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ames (68621), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ames (68621) is 42 ft, based on 650 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 32 ft and 61 ft; 90% are shallower than 145 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ames (68621)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 42 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,050–$2,730; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,520–$4,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ames (68621)?

The median static water level is 8 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 6 ft–12 ft), from 606 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 404 50–100 ft 164 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 23 200–300 ft 17 300–400 ft 22 400–600 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.