Idaho Well Data field records · 2026 survey

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

✓ 1,889 IDWR records · verified 2026-08-21

203 ftmedian well depth
130 ft–315 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
20 gpmmedian yield (1,566 tests)

How deep are wells in Adams County, Idaho?

The median drilled well depth in Adams County is 203 ft, based on 1,387 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 130 ft and 315 ft; 90% are shallower than 425 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 250 ft.

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

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 250 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $6,250–$16,250; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $15,000–$25,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

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What is the static water level in Adams County?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 25 ft–136 ft), from 1,703 measurements.

How much water do wells in Adams County produce?

The median tested yield is 20 gpm (middle half: 15 gpm–35 gpm), from 1,566 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.

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Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 28 50–100 ft 150 100–150 ft 259 150–200 ft 223 200–300 ft 327 300–400 ft 193 400–600 ft 167 600+ ft 40
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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.