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Putnam County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Putnam County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Putnam County is 159 ft, based on 810 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 101 ft and 224 ft; 90% are shallower than 263 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 174 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Putnam County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 159 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,975–$10,335; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,540–$15,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Putnam County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Putnam County produce?
The median tested yield is 15 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–30 gpm), from 569 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Putnam 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 |
|---|---|
| Albrecht, Harold Dean | 22 |
| Thierry, Keith | 11 |
| Zhieriy, Keith | 7 |
| Schmalfeldt, Todd | 5 |
| Albrecht Well Drilling Inc | 4 |
| D Beede Testing Service Corp | 2 |
| Wagenbach, Mark | 1 |
| Albrecht, Robert W. | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Putnam County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Mc Nabb (61335) — 182 wells, median 154 ft
- Putnam (61560) — 181 wells, median 155 ft
- Hennepin (61327) — 138 wells, median 164 ft
- Magnolia (61336) — 130 wells, median 138 ft
- Mark (61340) — 113 wells, median 200 ft
- Standard (61363) — 75 wells, median 158 ft
- Granville (61326) — 50 wells, median 169 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.