Soil at the center of Kansas City, MO
The USDA soil survey maps the point near 39.0997, -94.5786 in Kansas City as Urban land, upland, 5 to 9 percent slopes (map unit 99012, Jackson County, Missouri). The dominant component is Udorthents, a somewhat excessively drained soil.
| Component | Share of unit | Drainage class | Hydrologic group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udorthents | 5% | Somewhat excessively drained | C |
| Harvester | 5% | Moderately well drained | C |
Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Jackson County, Missouri (MO095), survey data version dated 8/25/2026.
NRCS septic tank absorption field rating for Udorthents: Very limited. Source: USDA NRCS SSURGO via Soil Data Access, Jackson County, Missouri (MO095), survey data version dated 8/25/2026.
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