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Challis, ID (83226): well depth, water level & drilling cost

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150 ftmedian well depth
85 ft–220 fttypical depth range
60 ftmedian static water level
30 gpmmedian yield (473 tests)

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How deep are wells in and around Challis (83226), Idaho?

The median drilled well depth in and around Challis (83226) is 150 ft, based on 439 wells with recorded depths in the state IDWR database. Half fall between 85 ft and 220 ft; 90% are shallower than 360 ft.

How much does it cost to drill a well in and around Challis (83226)?

Applying published per-foot rates to the local median depth of 150 ft: drilling and casing alone typically runs $3,750–$9,750; a complete system including pump, pressure tank, and hookup typically runs $9,000–$15,000. Actual quotes depend on site access, geology, and casing requirements.

What is the static water level in and around Challis (83226)?

The median static water level is 60 ft below ground surface (middle half of wells: 27 ft–105 ft), from 608 measurements.

Drilled depth distribution

0–50 ft 13 50–100 ft 107 100–150 ft 95 150–200 ft 90 200–300 ft 61 300–400 ft 37 400–600 ft 27 600+ ft 9
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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), grouped by ZIP from the recorded address. Cost estimate applies published per-foot ranges to the local median depth — full methodology & sources.