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Altamont, IL (62411): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 451 ISGS records · Effingham County

52 ftmedian well depth
38 ft–150 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (88 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Altamont (62411), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Altamont (62411) is 52 ft, based on 450 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 38 ft and 150 ft; 90% are shallower than 172 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Altamont (62411)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 52 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,300–$3,380; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $3,120–$5,200. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Altamont (62411)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 203 50–100 ft 75 100–150 ft 58 150–200 ft 103 200–300 ft 10 300–400 ft 0 400–600 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.