Best Soil Quality Counties in New Jersey
Soil composition, pH, drainage, and organic matter content Compare rankings across all 21 counties.
All New Jersey Counties Ranked
| # | County | Soil Quality Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex County, NJ | 66.5 | 53.5 |
| 2 | Warren County, NJ | 65.9 | 48.8 |
| 3 | Essex County, NJ | 65.2 | 33.3 |
| 4 | Passaic County, NJ | 53.9 | 28.9 |
| 5 | Salem County, NJ | 51.4 | 42.1 |
| 6 | Gloucester County, NJ | 50.9 | 41.7 |
| 7 | Morris County, NJ | 49.6 | 52 |
| 8 | Middlesex County, NJ | 49.3 | 41.9 |
| 9 | Union County, NJ | 48 | 35.3 |
| 10 | Cumberland County, NJ | 47.9 | 25.4 |
| 11 | Somerset County, NJ | 46 | 51.4 |
| 12 | Ocean County, NJ | 43.1 | 47.4 |
| 13 | Hunterdon County, NJ | 42.8 | 55.3 |
| 14 | Mercer County, NJ | 42.3 | 35 |
| 15 | Cape May County, NJ | 41.6 | 38.9 |
| 16 | Camden County, NJ | 39.8 | 32.1 |
| 17 | Atlantic County, NJ | 39.1 | 31.9 |
| 18 | Bergen County, NJ | 36.3 | 48 |
| 19 | Monmouth County, NJ | 36.1 | 46 |
| 20 | Hudson County, NJ | 31.1 | 33.6 |
| 21 | Burlington County, NJ | 29.1 | 46.6 |
Data Source
Soil Quality data from SoilByCounty. See full details at SoilByCounty. Data updated February 2026.