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Ford County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,202 ISGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Ford County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Ford County is 130 ft, based on 1,199 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 91 ft and 205 ft; 90% are shallower than 248 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 137 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Ford County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 130 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,250–$8,450; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,800–$13,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Ford County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Ford County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–35 gpm), from 600 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Ford 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 |
|---|---|
| Beck, Harold F. Jr. | 33 |
| Layten, Mark J. | 21 |
| Reiners, Lynn | 11 |
| Findlay Bros. Well Drilling | 4 |
| Will County Well & Pump | 3 |
| Layten, James | 2 |
| Albrecht, Harold Dean | 2 |
| Reynolds Well Drilling | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Ford County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Gibson City (60936) — 232 wells, median 70 ft
- Paxton (60957) — 226 wells, median 132 ft
- Elliott (60933) — 155 wells, median 195 ft
- Melvin (60952) — 106 wells, median 122 ft
- Piper City (60959) — 104 wells, median 85 ft
- Roberts (60962) — 100 wells, median 180 ft
- Kempton (60946) — 81 wells, median 180 ft
- Sibley (61773) — 61 wells, median 107 ft
- Cabery (60919) — 55 wells, median 300 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.