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Scott County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 366 ISGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Scott County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Scott County is 68 ft, based on 364 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 43 ft and 87 ft; 90% are shallower than 180 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 76 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Scott County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 68 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,700–$4,420; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $4,080–$6,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Scott County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Scott County produce?
The median tested yield is 100 gpm (middle half: 4 gpm–1,000 gpm), from 71 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Scott 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 |
|---|---|
| Durbin, Kandra M. | 2 |
| Wiesenhofer, Andrew | 2 |
| Warner, Scott | 2 |
| Greg A. Evans | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Scott County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Winchester (62694) — 106 wells, median 51 ft
- Bluffs (62621) — 95 wells, median 77 ft
- Manchester (62663) — 79 wells, median 50 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.