Hall County, Texas
The most common soil here is Woodward, on about 23% of the land: a loam, a balanced mix that crumbles in your hand. Quinlan and Miles come next.
About 97% of the land drains well.
USDA rates 74% of the land very limited for a standard septic drain field, and 27% very limited for homes with basements. That means extra cost or special design, not that it can't be done.
Worth knowing: 6% of the land floods occasionally or more, and bedrock lies within 40 inches under 47% of it.
Soils change over short distances, so look up an address below for the soil at that exact spot and the reasons behind each rating.
The soils you're most likely standing on
The biggest named soils in Hall County, Texas, each drawn five feet deep from its official USDA description, in its recorded colors.
Dots mark gravel; white flecks mark lime. Shares are by acres across the survey area, and each mapped patch usually mixes several of these soils.
The biggest mapped areas
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Inceptisols — young soils with minimal horizon development but more than Entisols. 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 Hall County, Texas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodward-Quinlan complex, 5 to 12 percent slopes | 121K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Quinlan-Woodward complex | 86K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Woodward loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, warm | 28K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Carey loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Weymouth loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Tivoli fine sand, 5 to 30 percent slopes | 21K | Excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Miles loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Miles fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 18K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Riverwash | 17K | A | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Sagerton loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Texroy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Lincoln loamy fine sand, dry, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 12K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Enterprise very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 11K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| St. Paul silt loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Yomont very fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 9K | Well drained | B | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rough broken land | 7K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Hardeman fine sandy loam, dry, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Hardeman fine sandy loam, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Very limited |
| Carey loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 7K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Miles fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 7K | 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.
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 27% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 74% 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.