Choctaw County, Mississippi

Survey Area MS019• Mississippi

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). 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 Choctaw 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
Smithdale-Sweatman association, hilly	35K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Oaklimeter silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	24K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Ora loam, 8 to 12 percent slopes, eroded	21K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale-Ruston association, 5 to 40 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale-Maben association, hilly	17K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Maben-Providence association, hilly	17K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Ora loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, eroded	12K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Sweatman-Providence association, 12 to 35 percent slopes	12K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Chenneby silt loam, occasionally flooded	11K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Providence silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded	10K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Chenneby-Arkabutla association, frequently flooded	10K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Maben fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Sweatman fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Tippah silt loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes, moderately eroded	8K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale fine sandy loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Providence silt loam, 2 to 5 percent slopes, moderately eroded	5K	Moderately well drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Kirkville fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	5K	Moderately well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Smithdale fine sandy loam, 15 to 35 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Mantachie loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	3K	Somewhat poorly drained	B/D	Very limited	Very limited
Ruston fine sandy loam, 5 to 8 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat 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.

Inceptisols

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

Alfisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 89% 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 98% 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.