Okaloosa County, Florida

Survey Area FL091• 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 Okaloosa County, 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
Lakeland sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	214K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Kinston, Johnston, and Bibb soils, frequently flooded	45K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorovan muck, frequently flooded	35K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Troup sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	34K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Waters of the Gulf of America	34K			Not rated	Not rated
Dothan loamy sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Lakeland sand, 5 to 12 percent slopes	22K	Excessively drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Yemassee, Garcon, and Bigbee soils, occasionally flooded	18K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bonifay sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Troup sand, 8 to 12 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Escambia fine sandy loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	13K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Troup sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Bonifay-Dothan-Angie complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Fuquay loamy fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	11K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Dothan loamy sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Chipley and Hurricane soils, 0 to 5 percent slopes	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Water	8K			Not rated	Not rated
Lucy loamy sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Bonifay sand, 5 to 8 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Urban land	7K			Not rated	Not rated

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.

Entisols

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

Spodosols

Acidic forest soils with a leached layer. Common under conifers. Often have drainage issues from a compacted subsoil layer.

Inceptisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 21% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 76% 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.