Phillips County, Kansas
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 Phillips County, Kansas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdrege silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, plains and breaks | 113K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Uly silt loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded | 109K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly silt loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes | 60K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly silt loam, 10 to 20 percent slopes | 48K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Uly-Penden complex, 6 to 20 percent slopes | 40K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Wakeen-Nibson complex, 5 to 20 percent slopes | 32K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Harney silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 24K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Hord silt loam, rarely flooded | 21K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly silt loam, 3 to 6 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Roxbury silt loam, rarely flooded | 16K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Roxbury silt loam, occasionally flooded | 15K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Roxbury silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded | 12K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hobbs silt loam, occasionally flooded | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| McCook silt loam, rarely flooded | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Munjor sandy loam, occasionally flooded | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holdrege silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, plains and breaks | 5K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| Bridgeport silt loam, rarely flooded | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Somewhat limited |
| Armo loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes | 4K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Campus-Canlon complex, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Brownell-Heizer gravelly loams, 3 to 30 percent slopes | 3K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 26% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 49% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.