Pike County, Illinois

Survey Area IL149 Illinois

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Pike County, Illinois.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Winfield silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 43K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Winfield silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 35K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 10 to 18 percent slopes, eroded 25K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Menfro silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 24K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Wakeland silt loam, cool mesic, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 22K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Beaucoup silty clay loam, cool mesic, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 21K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Downsouth silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 19K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Stookey and Timula soils, 18 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 16K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 14K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Coffeen silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 13K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Water 13K Not ratedNot rated
Goss gravelly silt loam, 35 to 60 percent slopes 12K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Titus silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 11K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silty clay loam, 10 to 18 percent slopes, severely eroded 11K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Baylis silt loam, 18 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Goss gravelly silt loam, 18 to 35 percent slopes 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Menfro silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 10K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Stookey and Timula soils, 35 to 60 percent slopes 10K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Caseyville silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 9K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Elsah gravelly loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 46% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 75% 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.

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