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Salem, IL (62881): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 280 ISGS records · Marion County

40 ftmedian well depth
32 ft–60 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
6 gpmmedian yield (82 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Salem (62881), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Salem (62881) is 40 ft, based on 250 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 32 ft and 60 ft; 90% are shallower than 100 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Salem (62881)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 40 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $1,000–$2,600; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $2,400–$4,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Salem (62881)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 150 50–100 ft 69 100–150 ft 22 150–200 ft 6 200–300 ft 2 300–400 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.