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Jerome County, Idaho: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 4,436 IDWR records · verified 2026-10-12

270 ftmedian well depth
225 ft–355 fttypical depth range
198 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (745 tests)

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How deep are wells in Jerome County, Idaho?

The median drilled well depth in Jerome County is 270 ft, based on 3,263 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 225 ft and 355 ft; 90% are shallower than 430 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 265 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in Jerome County?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 265 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,625–$17,225; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,900–$26,500. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in Jerome County?

The median static water level is 198 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 147 ft–280 ft), from 4,091 measurements.

How much water do wells in Jerome County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–30 gpm), from 745 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 21 50–100 ft 39 100–150 ft 98 150–200 ft 298 200–300 ft 1,426 300–400 ft 839 400–600 ft 478 600+ ft 64
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Well records by ZIP code in Jerome County

Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.

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.