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Nez Perce County, Idaho: well depth, water level & drilling cost

✓ 1,966 IDWR records · verified 2026-08-21

304 ftmedian well depth
185 ft–504 fttypical depth range
120 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,627 tests)

How deep are wells in Nez Perce County, Idaho?

The median drilled well depth in Nez Perce County is 304 ft, based on 913 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 185 ft and 504 ft; 90% are shallower than 804 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.

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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: 42 ft–264 ft), from 1,723 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 1,627 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 8 50–100 ft 31 100–150 ft 102 150–200 ft 98 200–300 ft 189 300–400 ft 141 400–600 ft 174 600+ ft 170
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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.