Taylor County, Florida

Survey Area FL123• Florida

The dominant drainage class is Poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is A/D (varies with drainage). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Taylor 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
Leon fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	69K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Dorovan and Pamlico soils, depressional	59K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wekiva-Tennille-Tooles complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	51K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ortega fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	38K	Moderately well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Wesconnett, Evergreen and Pamlico soils, frequently ponded, 0 to 2 percent slopes	33K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chaires fine sand	29K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Melvina-Moriah-Lutterloh complex	25K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ridgewood fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	25K	Somewhat poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Bayvi muck, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	24K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chaires fine sand, limestone substratum	23K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Clara and Bodiford soils, frequently flooded	22K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sapelo fine sand, 0 to 2 percent slopes	22K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Clara and Meadowbrook soils, depressional	22K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Wekiva-Tooles, depressional-Tennille complex, rarely flooded	18K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Surrency, Starke, and Croatan soils, depressional	17K	Very poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sapelo fine sand, wet	13K	Poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Hurricane fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	12K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Clara, depressional-Clara-Meadowbrook complex, occasionally flooded	12K	Poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tooles and Meadowbrook soils, depressional	12K	Very poorly drained	A/D	Very limited	Very limited
Tooles, Meadowbrook, and Wekiva soils, frequently flooded	11K	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.

Alfisols

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

Spodosols

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

Entisols

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

Ultisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 90% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 100% 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.