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Elgin, IL (60120): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 217 ISGS records · Cook County

200 ftmedian well depth
157 ft–240 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (140 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Elgin (60120), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Elgin (60120) is 200 ft, based on 216 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 157 ft and 240 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Elgin (60120)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 200 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,000–$13,000; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,000–$20,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Elgin (60120)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 12 100–150 ft 24 150–200 ft 60 200–300 ft 84 300–400 ft 24 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 4
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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.