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Sailor Springs, IL (62879): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 104 ISGS records · Clay County

58 ftmedian well depth
41 ft–93 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
3 gpmmedian yield (32 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sailor Springs (62879), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sailor Springs (62879) is 58 ft, based on 103 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 41 ft and 93 ft; 90% are shallower than 246 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sailor Springs (62879)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 58 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,450–$3,770; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,480–$5,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sailor Springs (62879)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 37 50–100 ft 41 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 3 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 9
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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.