Kenedy and Kleberg Counties, Texas

Survey Area TX613• Texas

The dominant drainage class is Moderately well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is C (slow infiltration, moderate runoff). 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 Kenedy and Kleberg Counties, 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
Water	131K		D	Not rated	Not rated
Padrones fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes	115K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Palobia loamy fine sand, 1 to 3 percent slopes	110K	Moderately well drained	C	Somewhat limited	Very limited
Victoria clay 0 to 1 percent slopes	77K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Potrero-Lopeno-Noria complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes, very rarely flooded, frequently ponded	70K	Somewhat poorly drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Sarita fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	69K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Falfurrias-Cayo complex, 0 to 8 percent slopes	65K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Satatton fine sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded	52K	Poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Falfurrias fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes	43K	Somewhat excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Sauz rarely flooded-Saucel rarely flooded, occasionally ponded complex, 0 to 1 percent slopes	43K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Cranell sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes	41K	Well drained	C	Very limited	Very limited
Lopeno-Potrero-Arenisco complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes, very rarely flooded	40K	Moderately well drained	A	Very limited	Very limited
Quiteria fine sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes	39K	Moderately well drained	C	Not limited	Very limited
Sarita-Cayo complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	39K	Well drained	A	Not limited	Somewhat limited
Falfurrias-Atiras-Medanito complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes	36K	Excessively drained	A	Not limited	Very limited
Arrada sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded, frequently ponded	33K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Baffin sandy clay loam, 0 to 1 meter water depth	29K	Subaqueous	D	Not rated	Not rated
Tatton fine sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, very frequently flooded	29K	Very poorly drained	D	Very limited	Very limited
Sauz fine sand, 0 to 1 percent slopes, rarely flooded	28K	Poorly drained	C/D	Very limited	Very limited
Colmena fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes	27K	Well drained	B	Somewhat 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.

Alfisols

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

Entisols

Young soils with little development — found on floodplains, dunes, and steep slopes. Properties vary widely by setting.

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.

Vertisols

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

What This Means

Building & Foundations

About 37% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.

Septic Systems

About 73% 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.