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Lincoln'S New Salem, IL (62659): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 205 ISGS records · Menard County

49 ftmedian well depth
40 ft–63 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
250 gpmmedian yield (7 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Lincoln'S New Salem (62659), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Lincoln'S New Salem (62659) is 49 ft, based on 199 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 40 ft and 63 ft; 90% are shallower than 103 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Lincoln'S New Salem (62659)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 49 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,225–$3,185; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,940–$4,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Lincoln'S New Salem (62659)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 100 50–100 ft 74 100–150 ft 15 150–200 ft 10 200–300 ft 0 300–400 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.