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Farmer City, IL (61842): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 228 ISGS records · Dewitt County

120 ftmedian well depth
67 ft–175 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
12 gpmmedian yield (134 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Farmer City (61842), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Farmer City (61842) is 120 ft, based on 227 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 67 ft and 175 ft; 90% are shallower than 200 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Farmer City (61842)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 120 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,000–$7,800; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $7,200–$12,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Farmer City (61842)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 83 100–150 ft 9 150–200 ft 83 200–300 ft 22 300–400 ft 1 400–600 ft 0 600+ ft 1
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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.