Chickasaw County, Mississippi

Survey Area MS017• Mississippi

The dominant drainage class is Somewhat poorly drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Chickasaw County, Mississippi. 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
Adaton silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	27K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Falkner silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	24K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale fine sandy loam, 12 to 40 percent slopes	21K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Kipling silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded	19K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Leeper silty clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	17K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Arkabutla silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	16K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Marietta fine sandy loam	13K	Moderately well drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Belden silty clay loam	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Prentiss fine sandy loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	9K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Kipling silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes	9K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Mayhew silt loam	9K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Urbo silty clay	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Water	8K			Not rated	Not rated
Sweatman loam, 12 to 35 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Brewton fine sandy loam	8K	Somewhat poorly drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Wilcox silty clay loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, moderately eroded	7K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ora loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded	7K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kipling silty clay, 5 to 12 percent slopes, severely eroded	6K	Somewhat poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Ora loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, severely eroded	6K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ora loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes	6K	Moderately well drained	C	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.

Alfisols

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

Ultisols

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

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

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 96% of soils are rated "very limited" for dwellings with basements. Specific challenges include steep slopes, poor drainage in some areas, flood-prone areas. A geotechnical assessment is recommended before building.

Septic Systems

About 96% of soils are rated "very limited" for septic absorption fields. Poorly drained soils can't absorb septic effluent effectively. Engineered or alternative systems are frequently required. Always get a professional perc test before purchasing land that needs septic.

Gardening & Agriculture

Many soils hold water for extended periods. Raised beds are highly recommended to improve drainage for vegetables. Well-adapted native plants and water-loving species will do best in natural conditions.