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Macon County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Macon County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Macon County is 90 ft, based on 2,354 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 58 ft and 121 ft; 90% are shallower than 155 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 98 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Macon County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 90 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,250–$5,850; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,400–$9,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Macon County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Macon County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–20 gpm), from 1,281 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Macon 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 |
|---|---|
| Parrott, Cody | 33 |
| Mashburn, Robert | 20 |
| Skinner, Todd | 18 |
| S & J Well Drilling | 17 |
| Findlay Bros. Well Drilling | 4 |
| Wiesenhofer, Andrew | 3 |
| Gaza, John Edward | 2 |
| Balding, Shane | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Macon County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Argenta (62501) — 279 wells, median 124 ft
- Oreana (62554) — 227 wells, median 105 ft
- Elwin (62532) — 222 wells, median 106 ft
- Boody (62514) — 180 wells, median 64 ft
- Decatur (62526) — 170 wells, median 85 ft
- Forsyth (62535) — 148 wells, median 100 ft
- Mt Zion (62549) — 143 wells, median 82 ft
- Maroa (61756) — 140 wells, median 124 ft
- Decatur (62522) — 133 wells, median 90 ft
- Harristown (62537) — 116 wells, median 73 ft
- Decatur (62524) — 116 wells, median 68 ft
- Macon (62544) — 100 wells, median 76 ft
- Decatur (62521) — 100 wells, median 95 ft
- Blue Mound (62513) — 94 wells, median 40 ft
- Niantic (62551) — 88 wells, median 43 ft
- Warrensburg (62573) — 86 wells, median 96 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.