Kent County, Texas
The dominant drainage class is 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 Kent County, Texas.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heatly-Nobscot complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 101K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Very limited |
| Quinlan soils, sloping | 65K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sagerton clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 45K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Woodward and Quinlan loams, 3 to 12 percent slopes | 37K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Rough broken land | 27K | Well drained | C | Very limited | Very limited |
| Weymouth clay loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 22K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Miles fine sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Miles loamy fine sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes | 20K | Well drained | B | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Obaro loam, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Obaro loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 15K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Polar and Berda soils, hilly | 14K | Well drained | A | Somewhat limited | Somewhat limited |
| Miles-Cobb complex, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 13K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Berda fine sandy loam, moist, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 12K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Abilene clay loam, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Vernon clay loam, dry, 3 to 5 percent slopes | 10K | Well drained | D | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Berda fine sandy loam, moist, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | B | Not limited | Somewhat limited |
| Westola very fine sandy loam, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes, occasionally flooded | 9K | Well drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Sagerton clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes | 9K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
| Lincoln fine sand, dry, 0 to 1 percent slopes, frequently flooded | 8K | Somewhat excessively drained | A | Very limited | Very limited |
| Wichita silt loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes | 8K | Well drained | C | Somewhat limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 23% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 85% 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.