Soil Quality · New Mexico
Soil Quality
Soil composition, pH, drainage, and organic matter content
Top 10 — Soil Quality in New Mexico
Score reflects soil quality only — not overall county quality.
All New Mexico Counties — Soil Quality Rankings
9 counties ranked by soil quality score. Overall Score shown for context.
| # | County | Soil Quality Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colfax County, NM | 38.5 | 55 |
| 2 | Union County, NM | 30 | 57.5 |
| 3 | Harding County, NM | 29.4 | 65.1 |
| 4 | Guadalupe County, NM | 24.3 | 60.4 |
| 5 | De Baca County, NM | 17.3 | 54.9 |
| 6 | Luna County, NM | 17 | 60.5 |
| 7 | Lea County, NM | 15.7 | 36.5 |
| 8 | Roosevelt County, NM | 14.4 | 42.2 |
| 9 | Hidalgo County, NM | 13.4 | 54 |