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Prairie City, IL (61470): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 84 ISGS records · Mcdonough County

140 ftmedian well depth
81 ft–248 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (69 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Prairie City (61470), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Prairie City (61470) is 140 ft, based on 83 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 81 ft and 248 ft; 90% are shallower than 396 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Prairie City (61470)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 140 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,500–$9,100; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $8,400–$14,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Prairie City (61470)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 22 100–150 ft 10 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 11 400–600 ft 3 600+ ft 6
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Part of Mcdonough County well records.

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.