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Minden, NE (68959): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,158 NeDNR records · Kearney County

193 ftmedian well depth
160 ft–230 fttypical depth range
67 ftmedian static water level
1,000 gpmmedian yield (915 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Minden (68959), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Minden (68959) is 193 ft, based on 1,108 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 160 ft and 230 ft; 90% are shallower than 260 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Minden (68959)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 193 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,825–$12,545; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,580–$19,300. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Minden (68959)?

The median static water level is 67 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 48 ft–99 ft), from 1,035 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 54 50–100 ft 105 100–150 ft 82 150–200 ft 333 200–300 ft 517 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.