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Franklin County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 282 ISGS records · verified 2026-08-20
How deep are wells in Franklin County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Franklin County is 120 ft, based on 280 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 62 ft and 206 ft; 90% are shallower than 318 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 212 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Franklin County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 212 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,300–$13,780; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,720–$21,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Franklin County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Franklin County produce?
The median tested yield is 5 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–10 gpm), from 197 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Franklin 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 |
|---|---|
| Beanland, Leonard Ralph | 3 |
| Beckett, Donald | 2 |
| Keen, Bradley E. | 1 |
| Haake, Ralph | 1 |
| Beanland, Glen | 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.