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Lawrence County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,311 ISGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Lawrence County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Lawrence County is 99 ft, based on 1,223 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 50 ft and 165 ft; 90% are shallower than 243 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 60 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Lawrence County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 99 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,475–$6,435; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,940–$9,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Lawrence County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Lawrence County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 8 gpm–30 gpm), from 662 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Lawrence County?
Companies and licensed drillers by number of wells logged in this county, per records filed with the Illinois State Geological Survey.
| Driller | Wells since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Hacker, Tim | 22 |
| Speth, James | 20 |
| CDG Operations, LLC | 11 |
| Scates, Stephen T. | 6 |
| Brandon Reavill | 4 |
| Stinson, Larry | 4 |
| Mumma, Richard | 4 |
| Scates, Thomas L. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Lawrence County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Lawrenceville (62439) — 936 wells, median 60 ft
- Sumner (62466) — 247 wells, median 177 ft
- Bridgeport (62417) — 191 wells, median 195 ft
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). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.