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Lakewood, IL (62438): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 274 ISGS records · Shelby County

40 ftmedian well depth
31 ft–52 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (36 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lakewood (62438), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lakewood (62438) is 40 ft, based on 273 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 31 ft and 52 ft; 90% are shallower than 82 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lakewood (62438)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lakewood (62438)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 185 50–100 ft 68 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 5 200–300 ft 2 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.