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Metropolis, IL (62960): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 383 ISGS records · Massac County

98 ftmedian well depth
59 ft–205 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (187 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Metropolis (62960), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Metropolis (62960) is 98 ft, based on 377 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 59 ft and 205 ft; 90% are shallower than 290 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Metropolis (62960)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 98 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,450–$6,370; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,880–$9,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Metropolis (62960)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 54 50–100 ft 139 100–150 ft 45 150–200 ft 32 200–300 ft 72 300–400 ft 20 400–600 ft 13 600+ ft 2
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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.