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Sumner, NE (68878): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 389 NeDNR records · Dawson County

239 ftmedian well depth
180 ft–315 fttypical depth range
67 ftmedian static water level
750 gpmmedian yield (332 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sumner (68878), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sumner (68878) is 239 ft, based on 372 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 180 ft and 315 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sumner (68878)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 239 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,975–$15,535; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $14,340–$23,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sumner (68878)?

The median static water level is 67 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 45 ft–109 ft), from 344 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 21 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 36 150–200 ft 48 200–300 ft 159 300–400 ft 83 400–600 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.