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Charleston, IL (61920): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 398 ISGS records · Coles County

65 ftmedian well depth
44 ft–115 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
8 gpmmedian yield (84 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Charleston (61920), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Charleston (61920) is 65 ft, based on 394 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 44 ft and 115 ft; 90% are shallower than 242 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Charleston (61920)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 65 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,625–$4,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,900–$6,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Charleston (61920)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 123 50–100 ft 150 100–150 ft 47 150–200 ft 16 200–300 ft 30 300–400 ft 22 400–600 ft 4 600+ ft 2
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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.