Marion County Area, Florida

Survey Area FL608• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Excessively 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 Marion County Area, Florida. 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
Candler sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	192K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Arredondo sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	79K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Blichton sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	37K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kendrick loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	37K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Flemington loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	26K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sparr fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	26K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Candler sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes	23K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pomona sand	22K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	19K			Not rated	Not rated
Eureka loamy fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	19K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Apopka sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Lynne sand	18K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Lochloosa fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	14K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tavares sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	13K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Paisley loamy fine sand	12K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Terra Ceia muck, frequently ponded, 0 to 1 percent slopes	11K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Adamsville sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Hague sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Astatula sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Placid-Pompano-Pomona complex	9K	Very poorly drained	A/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.

Ultisols

Strongly weathered clay soils of the Southeast. Acidic and naturally low in nutrients. Clay subsoil can slow drainage.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 27% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 87% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. The well-drained soils may actually drain too fast for standard leach fields, allowing effluent to reach groundwater. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Soils tend to drain very quickly, meaning nutrients and water don't stick around long. Raised beds with amended soil, drip irrigation, and heavy mulching will give the best results. Compost is your best friend here — it improves water retention dramatically.