Republic County, Kansas

Survey Area KS157 Kansas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Republic County, Kansas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Crete silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, loess plains and breaks 92K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crete silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded, loess plains and breaks 52K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hastings-Hobbs complex, 0 to 25 percent slopes 49K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Hastings silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded 42K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Geary-Hobbs silt loams, 0 to 30 percent slopes 38K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Kipson soils, 5 to 30 percent slopes 26K Somewhat excessively drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Hastings silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 20K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Muir silt loam, very rarely flooded 17K Well drainedBVery limitedSomewhat limited
Crete silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, loess plains and breaks 17K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Geary silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, severely eroded 12K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Huscher silt loam, occasionally flooded 9K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Hastings silt loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 9K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Tully silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded 8K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Hobbs silt loam, channeled, frequently flooded 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Lancaster-Hedville complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes 5K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Crete silty clay loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes 5K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wells loam, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Sherdahl silt loam, very rarely flooded 4K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Crete silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 4K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Butler silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 3K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 54% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 92% 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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