Illinois Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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Wabash County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost

✓ 727 ISGS records · verified 2026-08-20

215 ftmedian well depth
131 ft–300 fttypical depth range
11 gpmmedian yield (477 tests)

How deep are wells in Wabash County, Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in Wabash County is 215 ft, based on 703 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 131 ft and 300 ft; 90% are shallower than 325 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 209 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Wabash County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 209 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,225–$13,585; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,540–$20,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Wabash County?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.

How much water do wells in Wabash County produce?

The median tested yield is 11 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–15 gpm), from 477 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 48 50–100 ft 70 100–150 ft 111 150–200 ft 76 200–300 ft 222 300–400 ft 169 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 6

Who drills wells in Wabash County?

Companies and licensed drillers by number of wells logged in this county, per records filed with the Illinois State Geological Survey.

DrillerWells since 2016
Hacker, Tim8
Universal Operating, Inc1
Kelly, Timothy1

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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.