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Prospect Heights, IL (60070): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 743 ISGS records · Cook County

175 ftmedian well depth
134 ft–201 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (491 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Prospect Heights (60070), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Prospect Heights (60070) is 175 ft, based on 733 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 134 ft and 201 ft; 90% are shallower than 241 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Prospect Heights (60070)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 175 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,375–$11,375; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,500–$17,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Prospect Heights (60070)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 40 100–150 ft 174 150–200 ft 263 200–300 ft 225 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 14
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.