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Ridgway, IL (62979): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 141 ISGS records · Gallatin County

100 ftmedian well depth
81 ft–120 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
45 gpmmedian yield (61 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Ridgway (62979), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Ridgway (62979) is 100 ft, based on 140 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 81 ft and 120 ft; 90% are shallower than 160 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Ridgway (62979)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 100 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,500–$6,500; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,000–$10,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Ridgway (62979)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 10 50–100 ft 56 100–150 ft 57 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 3 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 7
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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.