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Clay County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Clay County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Clay County is 91 ft, based on 1,251 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 140 ft; 90% are shallower than 180 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 202 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Clay County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 91 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,275–$5,915; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,460–$9,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Clay County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Clay County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–20 gpm), from 597 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Clay 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 |
|---|---|
| Beckett, Donald | 3 |
| Hemmen, Jake | 2 |
| Harriss, Chuck | 1 |
| Geotherm Drilling Co. Inc. | 1 |
| Haake, Ralph | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Clay County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Ingraham (62434) — 266 wells, median 36 ft
- Edgewood (62426) — 246 wells, median 105 ft
- Louisville (62858) — 244 wells, median 40 ft
- Xenia (62899) — 241 wells, median 120 ft
- Flora (62839) — 239 wells, median 105 ft
- Clay City (62824) — 144 wells, median 145 ft
- Sailor Springs (62879) — 104 wells, median 58 ft
Method: 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.