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Joy, IL (61260): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 111 ISGS records · Mercer County

402 ftmedian well depth
331 ft–458 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (93 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Joy (61260), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Joy (61260) is 402 ft, based on 111 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 331 ft and 458 ft; 90% are shallower than 490 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Joy (61260)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 402 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $10,050–$26,130; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $24,120–$40,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Joy (61260)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 4 100–150 ft 2 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 9 300–400 ft 33 400–600 ft 61 600+ ft 1
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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.