Hopkins County Soil Data

Hopkins County, Texas

Avg pH

N/A

Texture

Unknown

Drainage

N/A

Organic Matter

N/A

Hydrologic Group

N/A

Data Story

About Soil in Hopkins County, Texas

Northeast Texas Soil Profile

Specific pH and soil order data are unavailable for Hopkins County in this summary. Generally, East Texas soils tend to be more acidic than the state average of 7.09.

Regional Sandy Loams

No specific data exists for the sand, silt, and clay breakdown in this report. This region typically features sandy loam textures that offer good drainage but may require regular fertilization for crop health.

Building Organic Content

Organic matter and water capacity levels are currently unrecorded for this FIPS code. In neighboring areas, organic matter often hovers near or below the state average of 1.66%.

Managing Rainfall Flow

The drainage class and hydrologic group are not provided for this county. Proper drainage is usually a priority for local farmers managing the high annual rainfall levels typical of Northeast Texas.

Lush Zone 8b Gardening

Hardiness zone 8b is ideal for a wide variety of gardening projects. From lush rose gardens to productive vegetable patches, the moderate winters and warm summers provide a great start for any gardener.

Soil Composition

Composition data not available for this county.

Soil pH

pH data not available for this county.

Soil Series

Detailed soil series data not yet available for this county.

Hydrologic Group

Hydrologic group data not available.

Drainage Class

Drainage class data not available.

Soil Profile

Dominant texture: Unknown

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of soil does Hopkins County have?

Hopkins County's soil is classified as Unknown. This indicates the relative proportions of sand, silt, and clay — sand percentage unavailable, silt percentage unavailable, and clay percentage unavailable. Sandy soils drain quickly but may need more frequent irrigation and fertilization.

Is Hopkins County's soil acidic or alkaline?

pH data is not available for Hopkins County.

What is the drainage class for Hopkins County?

Drainage class data is not currently available for Hopkins County.

What crops or plants grow well in Hopkins County's soil?

Based on Hopkins County's Unknown texture, soil pH, and drainage class, the soil is well suited for a variety of crops depending on local conditions.

What USDA soil order is found in Hopkins County?

The dominant USDA soil order for Hopkins County is not currently available in our dataset.

Other Counties in Texas

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.