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Gorham, IL (62940): well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 150 ISGS records · Jackson County

165 ftmedian well depth
84 ft–250 fttypical depth range
—median static water level
10 gpmmedian yield (103 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Gorham (62940), Illinois?

The median drilled well depth in and around Gorham (62940) is 165 ft, based on 150 wells with recorded depths in the state ISGS database. Half fall between 84 ft and 250 ft; 90% are shallower than 300 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Gorham (62940)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 165 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,125–$10,725; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,900–$16,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Gorham (62940)?

Few static water level measurements are recorded for this area.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 9 50–100 ft 43 100–150 ft 17 150–200 ft 18 200–300 ft 46 300–400 ft 15 400–600 ft 2 600+ 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.