Houston County, Texas

Survey Area TX225 Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately 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 Houston County, Texas.

Soil Map UnitAcresDrainageHydro GroupDwellingsSeptic
Kurth fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 57K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Fuller fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 56K Somewhat poorly drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Cuthbert fine sandy loam, 5 to 15 percent slopes 32K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Herty loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 29K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Lilbert loamy fine sand, 2 to 5 percent slopes 25K Well drainedBNot limitedVery limited
Moten-Multey complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 22K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Kirvin fine sandy loam, 1 to 5 percent slopes 20K Well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Darco loamy fine sand, 1 to 8 percent slopes 20K Somewhat excessively drainedANot limitedSomewhat limited
Latex loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 20K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Penning very fine sandy loam, 0 to 4 percent slopes 20K Moderately well drainedCSomewhat limitedVery limited
Keltys fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 19K Moderately well drainedDSomewhat limitedVery limited
Betis loamy fine sand, 1 to 5 percent slopes 19K Somewhat excessively drainedANot limitedVery limited
Freestone-Derly, frequently ponded complex, 0 to 2 percent slopes 18K Moderately well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Koury silt loam, frequently flooded 18K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Tenaha loamy fine sand, 5 to 15 percent slopes 18K Well drainedBSomewhat limitedVery limited
Woodtell very fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 17K Well drainedDVery limitedVery limited
Laneville loam, frequently flooded 17K Moderately well drainedCVery limitedVery limited
Freestone fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 17K Moderately well drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Pophers silt loam, frequently flooded 17K Somewhat poorly drainedC/DVery limitedVery limited
Annona loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes 17K Moderately well drainedDVery limitedVery limited

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 43% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 95% 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.

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