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Custer County, Idaho: well depth, water level & drilling cost
✓ 2,626 IDWR records · verified 2026-10-12
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How deep are wells in Custer County, Idaho?
The median drilled well depth in Custer County is 100 ft, based on 1,760 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half of all wells fall between 60 ft and 164 ft; 90% are shallower than 298 ft. Wells drilled since 2016 have a median depth of 109 ft.
How much does it cost to drill a well in Custer County?
Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 109 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $2,725–$7,085; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $6,540–$10,900. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.
What is the static water level in Custer County?
The median static water level is 30 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 14 ft–63 ft), from 2,394 measurements.
How much water do wells in Custer County produce?
The median tested yield is 30 gpm (middle half: 18 gpm–50 gpm), from 1,744 pump tests. A typical household needs 5–10 gpm.
Drilled depth distribution
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Well records by ZIP code in Custer County
Median depth, water level, and yield for each ZIP code with recorded wells.
- Challis (83226) — 639 wells, median 150 ft
- Mackay (83251) — 551 wells, median 80 ft
- Stanley (83278) — 458 wells, median 118 ft
- Clayton (83227) — 279 wells, median 90 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.