Hamilton County, Ohio
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high 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 Hamilton County, Ohio.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents complex, fragipan substratum over till, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 36K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land-Udorthents complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 32K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Eden silty clay loam, 25 to 40 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents-Rossmoyne complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 16K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land | 9K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Eden silty clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Eden flaggy silty clay loam, 40 to 60 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents-Ava complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Water | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land-Udorthents complex, smoothed, 0 to 50 percent slopes | 6K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents-Switzerland complex, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 5K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Jules silt loam, occasionally flooded | 4K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents complex, loamy substratum over bedrock, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents complex, loamy substratum over till, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 4K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Switzerland silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded | 4K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Genesee loam, occasionally flooded | 3K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents-Eden complex, 12 to 25 percent slopes | 3K | Very limited | Very limited | ||
| Jonesboro-Rossmoyne silt loams, 2 to 6 percent slopes, eroded | 3K | Moderately well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Urban land-Alfic Udarents complex, loamy substratum over outwash, 0 to 12 percent slopes | 3K | Not rated | Very limited | ||
| Stonelick fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 3K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very 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 34% 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.