Hansford County, Texas

Survey Area TX195• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). The most common soil order is Mollisols — grassland soils with a thick, dark, fertile topsoil rich in organic matter. 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 Hansford 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
Sherm silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	188K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Perryton silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	89K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Sunray loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Oslo silty clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	36K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Potter soils, 3 to 20 percent slopes, cool	28K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Oslo silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	28K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Potter-Mobeetie association, 8 to 45 percent slopes, cool	22K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Berda-Veal association, 3 to 8 percent slopes	20K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Sunray loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Mobeetie-Veal-Potter complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	A	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Sherm silty clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	16K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Plack-Kerrick loams, 1 to 3 percent slopes	15K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Gruver clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Bippus clay loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, occasionally flooded	7K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Berda loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes, cool	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Bippus clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded, cool	6K	Well drained	B	Very limited	Very limited
Paloduro loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Hansford clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded	5K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Guadalupe fine sandy loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, frequently flooded	4K	Well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Mobeetie fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes, cool	4K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Not 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.

Mollisols

Fertile grassland soils with thick, dark topsoil. Among the best for agriculture, building, and gardening.

Inceptisols

Young but developing soils found in mountains and river terraces. Variable properties — check drainage and bedrock depth.

Alfisols

Moderately weathered forest soils with clay-enriched subsoil. Productive for agriculture, generally good for building and septic.

Aridisols

Dry-climate soils with low organic matter. Often have caliche layers that make excavation difficult. Low shrink-swell is good for foundations.

Vertisols

High-clay soils that shrink and swell dramatically. Fertile but challenging for foundations and septic systems.

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 26% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 69% 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

Drainage is generally favorable for gardening. Adding compost and mulch will improve fertility and water retention. Test your soil's pH before planting — most vegetables prefer 6.0-7.0.