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Vernon Hills, IL (60061): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 676 ISGS records · Lake County

180 ftmedian well depth
157 ft–218 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
15 gpmmedian yield (459 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Vernon Hills (60061), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Vernon Hills (60061) is 180 ft, based on 660 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 157 ft and 218 ft; 90% are shallower than 291 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Vernon Hills (60061)?

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 and around Vernon Hills (60061)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 35 50–100 ft 32 100–150 ft 66 150–200 ft 270 200–300 ft 191 300–400 ft 9 400–600 ft 2 600+ ft 55
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.