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Shumway, IL (62461): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 292 ISGS records · Effingham County

41 ftmedian well depth
35 ft–73 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
5 gpmmedian yield (62 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Shumway (62461), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Shumway (62461) is 41 ft, based on 292 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 35 ft and 73 ft; 90% are shallower than 170 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Shumway (62461)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 41 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,025–$2,665; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,460–$4,100. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Shumway (62461)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 183 50–100 ft 50 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 33 200–300 ft 11 300–400 ft 0 400–600 ft 0 600+ 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.