Stark County, Ohio
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C/D (varies with drainage). 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 Stark County, Ohio.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canfield silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 41K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chili silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Chili-Urban land complex, undulating | 13K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Ravenna silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 12K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sebring silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 12K | Poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wooster silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 11K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canfield silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 10K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Ravenna silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 10K | Somewhat poorly drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Fitchville silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Shoals silt loam | 9K | Somewhat poorly drained | B/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canfield silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, eroded | 8K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chili gravelly loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 7K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wooster silt loam, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Chili silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes | 6K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Wooster silt loam, 12 to 18 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 6K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Carlisle muck | 6K | Very poorly drained | A/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Canfield-Urban land complex, 2 to 6 percent slopes | 6K | Moderately well drained | C/D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wheeling silt loam, 3 to 8 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Chili silt loam, 6 to 12 percent slopes, moderately eroded | 5K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Muskingum and Gilpin silt loams, 18 to 25 percent slopes | 5K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 77% 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 100% 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.