Jefferson County, Florida
The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B/D (varies with drainage). 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 Jefferson County, Florida.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surrency fine sand | 33K | Very poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Dothan loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Chaires-Chaires, wet, fine sands, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 27K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Orangeburg sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Fuquay fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Plummer fine sand | 21K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pelham fine sand | 20K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nutall-Tooles fine sands, frequently flooded | 19K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Tooles-Tooles, depressional-Chaires, depressional, fine sands | 18K | Very poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Albany sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 16K | Somewhat poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Nutall-Tooles complex | 14K | Poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pamlico-Dorovan mucks | 13K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Orangeburg sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lucy loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Water | 9K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Leefield fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Blanton fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 8K | Moderately well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Faceville fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Sapelo fine sand | 6K | Poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Plummer fine sand, frequently flooded | 6K | Poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 62% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.
Septic Systems
About 87% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.
Gardening & Agriculture
Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.