Mitchell County Soil Data

Mitchell County, Iowa

Avg pH

6.3

Texture

Loam

Drainage

Moderately well drained

Organic Matter

3.9%

Hydrologic Group

B

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Soil Composition

Loam
Sand: 30.2%
Silt: 47.9%
Clay: 21.1%
Loam

Soil pH

6.3pH
6.2843860148605
Strongly AcidicSlightly AcidicNeutralSlightly AlkalineStrongly Alkaline
Ideal lawn range: 6.0 - 7.0

Soil Series

Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.

Hydrologic Group

Group B — Moderate Runoff

Moderately deep, moderately well-drained soils with moderate infiltration rates. Good balance of drainage and water retention.

Runoff potential:Moderate

Drainage Class

Moderately well drained

Water is removed somewhat slowly. May have a slowly permeable layer or seasonal water table.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Loam

O HorizonOrganic layer
0-2"
A HorizonTopsoil
2-10"
B HorizonSubsoil
10-30"
C HorizonParent material
30-60"
R HorizonBedrock
60"+

Typical soil profile. Actual depths vary by location.

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Soil data sourced from USDA SSURGO via Soil Data Access. Data is informational only and should not be used as a substitute for on-site soil testing. Contact your local NRCS office for site-specific soil information.