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Buffalo Prairie, IL (61237): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 126 ISGS records · Rock Island County

495 ftmedian well depth
458 ft–515 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (98 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Buffalo Prairie (61237), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Buffalo Prairie (61237) is 495 ft, based on 124 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 458 ft and 515 ft; 90% are shallower than 534 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Buffalo Prairie (61237)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 495 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $12,375–$32,175; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $29,700–$49,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Buffalo Prairie (61237)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 0 50–100 ft 7 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 1 200–300 ft 1 300–400 ft 2 400–600 ft 107 600+ ft 0
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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.