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Elm Creek, NE (68836): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 825 NeDNR records · Buffalo County

186 ftmedian well depth
65 ft–279 fttypical depth range
20 ftmedian static water level
850 gpmmedian yield (711 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elm Creek (68836), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elm Creek (68836) is 186 ft, based on 783 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 65 ft and 279 ft; 90% are shallower than 312 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elm Creek (68836)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 186 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,650–$12,090; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,160–$18,600. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elm Creek (68836)?

The median static water level is 20 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–50 ft), from 738 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 145 50–100 ft 143 100–150 ft 63 150–200 ft 55 200–300 ft 246 300–400 ft 110 400–600 ft 21 600+ 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.