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Viola, IL (61486): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 234 ISGS records · Mercer County

451 ftmedian well depth
347 ft–477 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (175 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Viola (61486), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Viola (61486) is 451 ft, based on 232 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 347 ft and 477 ft; 90% are shallower than 514 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Viola (61486)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 451 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $11,275–$29,315; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $27,060–$45,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Viola (61486)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 2 50–100 ft 20 100–150 ft 12 150–200 ft 14 200–300 ft 6 300–400 ft 23 400–600 ft 148 600+ ft 7
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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.