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Benson, IL (61516): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 121 ISGS records · Woodford County

88 ftmedian well depth
56 ft–160 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (62 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Benson (61516), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Benson (61516) is 88 ft, based on 112 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 56 ft and 160 ft; 90% are shallower than 243 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Benson (61516)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 88 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,200–$5,720; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $5,280–$8,800. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Benson (61516)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 17 50–100 ft 42 100–150 ft 20 150–200 ft 11 200–300 ft 21 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.