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Riverton, NE (68972): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 285 NeDNR records · Franklin County

55 ftmedian well depth
42 ft–150 fttypical depth range
22 ftmedian static water level
445 gpmmedian yield (254 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Riverton (68972), Nebraska?

The median drilled well depth in and around Riverton (68972) is 55 ft, based on 271 wells with recorded depths in the state NeDNR database. Half fall between 42 ft and 150 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Riverton (68972)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 55 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,375–$3,575; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,300–$5,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Riverton (68972)?

The median static water level is 22 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 8 ft–83 ft), from 253 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 112 50–100 ft 49 100–150 ft 41 150–200 ft 39 200–300 ft 30 300–400 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.