Perry County, Ohio

Survey Area OH127 Ohio

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate 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 Perry County, Ohio.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Cincinnati silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes, eroded 27K Well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Guernsey-Westmoreland silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes 24K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Guernsey-Westmoreland silt loams, 25 to 40 percent slopes 20K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Westmoreland-Guernsey silt loams, 40 to 70 percent slopes 17K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Guernsey-Westmoreland silt loams, 8 to 15 percent slopes 14K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Wellston silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 12K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Homewood-Westmoreland silt loams, 15 to 25 percent slopes, eroded 9K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Alford silt loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes 7K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Centerburg silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes 7K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Westmoreland silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes 6K Well drainedBVery limitedVery limited
Bethesda channery silt loam, 25 to 70 percent slopes, unreclaimed, highwall 6K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Westmoreland silt loam, 8 to 15 percent slopes 6K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedSomewhat limited
Newark silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 6K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited
Zanesville silt loam, 1 to 8 percent slopes 6K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Killbuck silt loam, frequently flooded 5K Poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Dekalb loam, 40 to 70 percent slopes, very stony 5K Well drainedAVery limitedVery limited
Homewood-Westmoreland silt loams, 25 to 40 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Bethesda-Pits, surface mine complex, 25 to 70 percent slopes, unreclaimed 4K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Amanda silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded 4K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Newark silt loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes, frequently flooded 4K Somewhat poorly drainedB/DVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 84% 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 93% 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.

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