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Moultrie County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Moultrie County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Moultrie County is 87 ft, based on 1,057 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 70 ft and 116 ft; 90% are shallower than 156 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 76 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Moultrie County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 87 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,175–$5,655; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,220–$8,700. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Moultrie County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Moultrie County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 7 gpm–15 gpm), from 542 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Moultrie 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 |
|---|---|
| Skinner, Todd | 4 |
| S & J Well Drilling | 3 |
| Parrott, Cody | 1 |
| Baker, J. Curtis | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Moultrie County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Bethany (61914) — 294 wells, median 85 ft
- Sullivan (61951) — 218 wells, median 87 ft
- Lovington (61937) — 175 wells, median 94 ft
- Dalton City (61925) — 106 wells, median 123 ft
- Gays (61928) — 82 wells, median 105 ft
- La Place (61936) — 80 wells, median 83 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.