Hockley County, Texas

Survey Area TX219• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is B (moderate infiltration). The most common soil order is Alfisols — moderately leached forest soils with a clay-enriched subsoil. 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 Hockley 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
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	162K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Acuff loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	101K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Amarillo fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	83K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Patricia and Amarillo loamy fine sands, 0 to 3 percent slopes	45K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Portales loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	23K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Portales loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	19K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Posey fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	18K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Olton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	17K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Pep loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	13K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	10K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Arvana fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Estacado loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	9K	Well drained	B	Somewhat limited	Somewhat limited
Drake soils, 1 to 8 percent slopes	8K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Midessa fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Acuff loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	7K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Arvana fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	6K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Ranco clay, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently ponded	4K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Pep loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	4K	Well drained	B	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Kimberson gravelly loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Friona loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	3K	Well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very 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.

Alfisols

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

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.

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

Most soils are generally favorable for residential construction. Standard foundations are usually viable, though site-specific evaluation is always recommended.

Septic Systems

Most soils are reasonably suitable for conventional septic systems, though site-specific conditions always matter. Get a perc test to confirm.

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.