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Adams County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,529 ISGS records · verified 2026-08-20
How deep are wells in Adams County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Adams County is 180 ft, based on 1,503 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 122 ft and 265 ft; 90% are shallower than 339 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 278 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Adams County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 278 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,950–$18,070; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $16,680–$27,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Adams County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Adams County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 5 gpm–16 gpm), from 1,013 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Adams County?
Companies and licensed drillers by number of wells logged in this county, per records filed with the Illinois State Geological Survey.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Allen, Joseph | 4 |
| Hicks, Roy Richard | 2 |
| Cahoy Group | 1 |
| Gingerich, Corwin | 1 |
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Free lookup Property report — $29Method: medians computed from ISGS records (ISGS water wells; engineering, mineral and stratigraphic test borings, mine shafts, outcrops and monitoring wells are excluded, as are wells the survey records as plugged; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.