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Bear Lake County, Idaho: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 1,180 IDWR records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Bear Lake County, Idaho?
The median drilled well depth in Bear Lake County is 152 ft, based on 870 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 80 ft and 254 ft; 90% are shallower than 362 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 189 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Bear Lake County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 189 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $4,725–$12,285; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $11,340–$18,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Bear Lake County?
The median static water level is 27 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 12 ft–68 ft), from 986 measurements.
How much water do wells in Bear Lake County produce?
The median tested yield is 25 gpm (middle half: 20 gpm–45 gpm), from 717 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Bear Lake County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Montpelier (83254) — 216 wells, median 140 ft
- Bern (83220) — 210 wells, median 164 ft
- Dingle (83233) — 202 wells, median 60 ft
- Georgetown (83239) — 137 wells, median 180 ft
- Saint Charles (83272) — 114 wells, median 216 ft
- Fish Haven (83287) — 106 wells, median 245 ft
- Paris (83261) — 85 wells, median 181 ft
- Geneva (83238) — 84 wells, median 107 ft
Method: medians computed from IDWR records (IDWR well records, excluding the 8,758 monitoring, injection, test, dewatering, cathodic-protection and heat-exchange wells that are not water supplies; depths 0-5,000 ft). Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges (checked 2026-06-11) to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.