Texas County, Missouri

Survey Area MO215• Missouri

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Ultisols — strongly weathered soils with clay-enriched subsoils, common in warm humid climates. 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 Texas County, Missouri. 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
Bendavis-Poynor complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony	65K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Mano-Ocie complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes, stony	64K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Mano-Ocie complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, stony	60K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bender-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very stony	50K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Tonti silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	39K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Viburnum silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes	33K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Scholten-Poynor complex, 8 to 15 percent slopes	30K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Poynor very gravelly silt loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes	29K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Gatewood-Moko complex, 15 to 35 percent slopes, very rocky, very flaggy	27K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Poynor extremely gravelly silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	24K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Bendavis-Poynor complex, 15 to 50 percent slopes, rocky, very stony	22K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Gatewood-Moko complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes, very rocky, very flaggy	20K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mano-Ocie complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Bendavis-Poynor complex, 1 to 8 percent slopes	19K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Tonti silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	18K	Moderately well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Lily-Bender complex, 3 to 15 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Bender-Alred-Rock outcrop complex, 15 to 60 percent slopes, very stony	15K	Somewhat excessively drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Tick very gravelly silt loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, stony	15K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bender very cobbly fine sandy loam, 3 to 15 percent slopes, stony	13K	Somewhat excessively drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Kaintuck-Relfe complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	13K	Well drained	B	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.

Ultisols

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

Alfisols

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

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Entisols

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

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 88% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include shallow bedrock, steep slopes, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 91% 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.