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Richland County, Illinois: well depth, yield & drilling cost
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How deep are wells in Richland County, Illinois?
The median drilled well depth in Richland County is 180 ft, based on 1,706 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half of all wells fall between 89 ft and 238 ft; 90% are shallower than 286 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 260 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Richland County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 180 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,500–$11,700; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $10,800–$18,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Richland County?
Few static water level measurements are recorded for this county.
How much water do wells in Richland County produce?
The median tested yield is 10 gpm (middle half: 6 gpm–15 gpm), from 875 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
Who drills wells in Richland 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 | 14 |
| Jones, Gerald K. | 13 |
| Sloan, Thomas F. | 7 |
| Greg A. Evans | 1 |
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Well records by ZIP code in Richland County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Olney (62450) — 608 wells, median 180 ft
- Noble (62868) — 297 wells, median 119 ft
- Claremont (62421) — 283 wells, median 234 ft
- Calhoun (62419) — 244 wells, median 253 ft
- Dundas (62425) — 164 wells, median 118 ft
- Parkersburg (62452) — 127 wells, median 100 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.