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Schuyler County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 442 ISGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Schuyler County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Schuyler County is 108 ft, based on 436 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 49 ft and 249 ft; 90% are shallower than 374 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 300 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Schuyler County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 108 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,700–$7,020; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,480–$10,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Schuyler County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Schuyler County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 3 gpm–15 gpm), from 185 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Schuyler 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 |
|---|---|
| Kelly, Timothy | 1 |
| Bassham, Billy | 1 |
| Gingerich, Corwin | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Schuyler County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Rushville (62681) — 170 wells, median 65 ft
- Browning (62624) — 67 wells, median 70 ft
- Augusta (62311) — 54 wells, median 220 ft
- Littleton (61452) — 50 wells, median 123 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.