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Menard County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 1,074 ISGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Menard County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Menard County is 48 ft, based on 1,064 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 40 ft and 61 ft; 90% are shallower than 105 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 53 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Menard County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 48 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,200–$3,120; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,880–$4,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Menard County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Menard County produce?
The median tested yield is 38 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–348 gpm), from 66 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Menard 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 |
|---|---|
| Harry T Waters | 15 |
| Greenfield, Edward K. | 15 |
| Berg Well & Pump | 11 |
| Wiesenhofer, Andrew | 6 |
| Tracy A McConnel | 5 |
| Kelly, Timothy | 2 |
| Crowe, Daniel J. | 2 |
| Henry, John | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Menard County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Petersburg (62675) — 247 wells, median 48 ft
- Lincoln'S New Salem (62659) — 205 wells, median 49 ft
- Greenview (62642) — 147 wells, median 78 ft
- Oakford (62673) — 139 wells, median 105 ft
- Athens (62613) — 100 wells, median 43 ft
- Tallula (62688) — 98 wells, median 46 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.