Kent County, Texas

Survey Area TX263• 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 Inceptisols — young soils with minimal horizon development but more than Entisols. 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. 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
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

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.

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.

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.

Aridisols

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

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.