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Archer, NE (68816): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,780 NeDNR records · Merrick County

44 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–68 fttypical depth range
12 ftmedian static water level
450 gpmmedian yield (1,642 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Archer (68816), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Archer (68816) is 44 ft, based on 1,663 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 35 ft and 68 ft; 90% are shallower than 104 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Archer (68816)?

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 Archer (68816)?

The median static water level is 12 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 10 ft–17 ft), from 1,635 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 923 50–100 ft 523 100–150 ft 170 150–200 ft 42 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.