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Pope County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
✓ 470 ISGS records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Pope County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Pope County is 182 ft, based on 467 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 100 ft and 293 ft; 90% are shallower than 441 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 165 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Pope County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 182 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,550–$11,830; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,920–$18,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Pope County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Pope County produce?
The median tested yield is 7 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–10 gpm), from 151 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Pope 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 |
|---|---|
| Beanland, Leonard Ralph | 14 |
| Beanland, Glen | 14 |
| Greg A. Evans | 2 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Pope County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Golconda (62938) — 125 wells, median 172 ft
- Simpson (62985) — 63 wells, median 200 ft
- Eddyville (62928) — 60 wells, median 188 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.