Conecuh County, Alabama
The most common soil here is Orangeburg, on about 19% of the land: a loamy sand, gritty and loose. Troup and Greenville come next.
About 73% of the land drains well, and 7% stays wet for long stretches; groundwater comes within two feet of the surface under 13% of it.
USDA rates 71% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 51% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 9% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 2% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Conecuh County, Alabama, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A (high infiltration, low runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Conecuh County, Alabama. Search your address to find the exact soil composition, drainage, and series details at your specific location.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troup-Orangeburg association, 8 to 25 percent slopes | 107K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Orangeburg sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 77K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Greenville sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes | 55K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Troup-Gritney-Saffell complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 33K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Gritney-Malbis-Fuquay complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 32K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Oktibbeha-Saffell complex, 5 to 25 percent slopes | 27K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Bibb sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 26K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Malbis sandy loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes | 23K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Izagora, rarely flooded-Bethera, occasionally flooded association, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 21K | Moderately well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Troup loamy sand, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 20K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Oktibbeha-Cadeville complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes | 19K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Luverne sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chrysler occasionally flooded-Yonges frequently flooded association, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cahaba-Bigbee complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, rarely flooded | 11K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Poarch sandy loam, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Arundel loamy fine sand, 4 to 25 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Yonges loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 9K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Luverne sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Conecuh sandy loam, 2 to 8 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
Soil Orders in This Area
The USDA classifies every soil into one of 12 soil orders. Here are the dominant orders found in this survey area.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 51% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 71% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Despite good drainage overall, limitations may stem from shallow bedrock, steep slopes, or seasonal conditions. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.