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Sycamore, IL (60178): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 750 ISGS records · Dekalb County

185 ftmedian well depth
165 ft–225 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (477 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sycamore (60178), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sycamore (60178) is 185 ft, based on 748 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 165 ft and 225 ft; 90% are shallower than 276 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sycamore (60178)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 185 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,625–$12,025; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,100–$18,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sycamore (60178)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 16 100–150 ft 76 150–200 ft 329 200–300 ft 275 300–400 ft 32 400–600 ft 9 600+ ft 11
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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.