Idaho well depth by city
Average Well Depth in Idaho by City
Across 20 Idaho cities, the median recorded well depth ranges from 104 ft near Sandpoint to 253 ft near Coeur d'Alene. Figures cover wells within 5 miles of each city, from Idaho Department of Water Resources driller reports.
| City | County | Median depth | Typical range | Depth to water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise | Ada | 197 ft | 170–240 ft | 51 ft |
| Caldwell | Canyon | 108 ft | 90–130 ft | 28 ft |
| Coeur d'Alene | Kootenai | 253 ft | 210–290 ft | 76 ft |
| Eagle | Ada | 230 ft | 190–280 ft | 63 ft |
| Emmett | Gem | 127 ft | 110–150 ft | 39 ft |
| Hailey | Blaine | 161 ft | 130–190 ft | 41 ft |
| Idaho Falls | Bonneville | 180 ft | 150–220 ft | 47 ft |
| Kuna | Ada | 181 ft | 160–210 ft | 48 ft |
| Lewiston | Nez Perce | 176 ft | 150–210 ft | 45 ft |
| Meridian | Ada | 249 ft | 210–300 ft | 65 ft |
| Middleton | Canyon | 128 ft | 110–150 ft | 31 ft |
| Moscow | Latah | 226 ft | 190–280 ft | 60 ft |
| Mountain Home | Elmore | 161 ft | 130–190 ft | 43 ft |
| Nampa | Canyon | 165 ft | 140–190 ft | 45 ft |
| Pocatello | Bannock | 177 ft | 140–220 ft | 51 ft |
| Post Falls | Kootenai | 237 ft | 190–280 ft | 59 ft |
| Rexburg | Madison | 210 ft | 180–250 ft | 55 ft |
| Sandpoint | Bonner | 104 ft | 90–120 ft | 28 ft |
| Star | Ada | 146 ft | 130–170 ft | 41 ft |
| Twin Falls | Twin Falls | 235 ft | 200–280 ft | 66 ft |
Typical range = the middle half of recorded depths. Historical records, not a guarantee for any property. Updated October 2026. Disclaimer
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