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Sherrard, IL (61281): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 263 ISGS records · Mercer County

448 ftmedian well depth
400 ft–487 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (203 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Sherrard (61281), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Sherrard (61281) is 448 ft, based on 259 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 400 ft and 487 ft; 90% are shallower than 516 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Sherrard (61281)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 448 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $11,200–$29,120; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $26,880–$44,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Sherrard (61281)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 1 50–100 ft 6 100–150 ft 6 150–200 ft 9 200–300 ft 8 300–400 ft 33 400–600 ft 183 600+ ft 13
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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.