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Saint Elmo, IL (62458): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 232 ISGS records · Fayette County

45 ftmedian well depth
34 ft–117 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
2 gpmmedian yield (37 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Saint Elmo (62458), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Saint Elmo (62458) is 45 ft, based on 230 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 34 ft and 117 ft; 90% are shallower than 1,120 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Saint Elmo (62458)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 45 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,125–$2,925; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,700–$4,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Saint Elmo (62458)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 129 50–100 ft 37 100–150 ft 23 150–200 ft 12 200–300 ft 4 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 1 600+ ft 24
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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.