Red Willow County, Nebraska
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 Red Willow County, Nebraska.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coly silt loam, 11 to 30 percent slopes | 89K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holdrege and Keith silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded | 83K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Uly silt loam, 6 to 11 percent slopes, eroded | 32K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Holdrege and Keith silt loams, 3 to 7 percent slopes, eroded | 31K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hord silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, warm | 28K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Holdrege and Keith silt loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 27K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Keith silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded | 23K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Sulco silt loam, 9 to 30 percent slopes | 16K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holdrege silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, eroded | 12K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Coly and Uly silt loams, 11 to 30 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Coly silt loam, 3 to 11 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Coly-Uly-Hobbs silt loams, 3 to 60 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cozad silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Hobbs-McCook silt loams, occasionally flooded | 6K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Holdrege and Keith silt loams, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Keith silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Holdrege silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, plains and breaks | 6K | Well drained | C | Not limited | Very limited |
| McCook and Bigbend loams | 6K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Sulco-Ulysses silt loams, 9 to 30 percent slopes, eroded | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Cozad silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 32% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 33% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
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.