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Lee County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 3,826 ISGS records · verified 2026-08-20
How deep are wells in Lee County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Lee County is 192 ft, based on 3,731 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 120 ft and 290 ft; 90% are shallower than 367 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 212 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lee 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 Lee County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Lee County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–40 gpm), from 2,970 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lee 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 |
|---|---|
| Albrecht, Harold Dean | 140 |
| Roop, Randy/Jonas Martin Drlg. | 42 |
| Thierry, Keith | 12 |
| Zhieriy, Keith | 8 |
| White, Matt | 4 |
| Henry, John | 3 |
| Liberg, Steve Jr. | 3 |
| Tri County Irrigation & | 3 |
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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.