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Smithton, IL (62285): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 272 ISGS records · St. Clair County

222 ftmedian well depth
187 ft–284 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
25 gpmmedian yield (114 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Smithton (62285), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Smithton (62285) is 222 ft, based on 270 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 187 ft and 284 ft; 90% are shallower than 311 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Smithton (62285)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 222 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $5,550–$14,430; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $13,320–$22,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Smithton (62285)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 18 50–100 ft 13 100–150 ft 11 150–200 ft 44 200–300 ft 136 300–400 ft 45 400–600 ft 3 600+ 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.