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Nez Perce County, Idaho: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,014 IDWR records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Nez Perce County, Idaho?
The median drilled well depth in Nez Perce County is 305 ft, based on 961 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 185 ft and 510 ft; 90% are shallower than 805 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 360 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Nez Perce County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 360 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $9,000–$23,400; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $21,600–$36,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Nez Perce County?
The median static water level is 120 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 43 ft–265 ft), from 1,765 measurements.
How much water do wells in Nez Perce County produce?
The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 10 gpm–40 gpm), from 1,667 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Nez Perce County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Lewiston (83501) — 788 wells, median 425 ft
- Lenore (83541) — 319 wells, median 263 ft
- Lapwai (83540) — 278 wells, median 216 ft
- Peck (83545) — 277 wells, median 328 ft
- Juliaetta (83535) — 254 wells, median 220 ft
- Culdesac (83524) — 177 wells, median 282 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.