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New Boston, IL (61272): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 262 ISGS records · Mercer County

110 ftmedian well depth
73 ft–257 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
35 gpmmedian yield (190 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around New Boston (61272), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around New Boston (61272) is 110 ft, based on 260 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 73 ft and 257 ft; 90% are shallower than 437 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around New Boston (61272)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 110 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,750–$7,150; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,600–$11,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around New Boston (61272)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 106 100–150 ft 70 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 5 300–400 ft 16 400–600 ft 46 600+ ft 0
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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.