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Vermilion County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 4,286 ISGS records · verified 2026-08-20
How deep are wells in Vermilion County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Vermilion County is 95 ft, based on 4,223 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 139 ft; 90% are shallower than 183 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 100 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Vermilion County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
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What is the static water level in Vermilion County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Vermilion County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–30 gpm), from 1,987 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
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Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Vermilion 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 |
|---|---|
| Harper, David | 110 |
| Findlay Bros. Well Drilling | 103 |
| Reiners, Lynn | 32 |
| Skinner, Todd | 20 |
| Beck, Harold F. Jr. | 19 |
| Goodrum, Larry P. | 3 |
| Wiesenhofer, Andrew | 3 |
| Michael T. Alexander | 2 |
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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.