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Galena, IL (61036): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 779 ISGS records · Jo Daviess County

208 ftmedian well depth
173 ft–275 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (587 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Galena (61036), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Galena (61036) is 208 ft, based on 770 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 173 ft and 275 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Galena (61036)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 208 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,200–$13,520; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $12,480–$20,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Galena (61036)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 14 100–150 ft 70 150–200 ft 222 200–300 ft 315 300–400 ft 88 400–600 ft 41 600+ ft 20
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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.