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Decatur, IL (62526): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 170 ISGS records · Macon County

85 ftmedian well depth
65 ft–98 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (62 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Decatur (62526), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Decatur (62526) is 85 ft, based on 163 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 65 ft and 98 ft; 90% are shallower than 114 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Decatur (62526)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 85 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,125–$5,525; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,100–$8,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Decatur (62526)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 113 100–150 ft 30 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 0 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.