Stark County, Illinois

Survey Area IL175 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 Stark County, Illinois.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Ipava silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 25K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Osco silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 24K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Elkhart silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Osco silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Elburn silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Lawson silt loam, cool mesic, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded 7K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Rozetta silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Catlin silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Muscatune silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Rozetta silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 5K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Flanagan silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 5K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Osco silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Radford silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Drummer silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 4K Poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Plano silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Plano silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes 3K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Greenbush silt loam, 5 to 10 percent slopes, eroded 3K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Sylvan silty clay loam, 10 to 18 percent slopes, severely eroded 2K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Catlin silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, eroded 2K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Greenbush silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes 2K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 42% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 53% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.

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