Best Soil Quality Counties in Vermont
Soil composition, pH, drainage, and organic matter content Compare rankings across all 14 counties.
All Vermont Counties Ranked
| # | County | Soil Quality Score | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bennington County, VT | 67.7 | 33.9 |
| 2 | Caledonia County, VT | 67.1 | 41.9 |
| 3 | Washington County, VT | 67.1 | 41.7 |
| 4 | Orleans County, VT | 66.9 | 43 |
| 5 | Essex County, VT | 66.8 | 55.7 |
| 6 | Windsor County, VT | 66.7 | 42.5 |
| 7 | Lamoille County, VT | 66 | 47.7 |
| 8 | Grand Isle County, VT | 64.4 | 59 |
| 9 | Rutland County, VT | 61.8 | 36.3 |
| 10 | Windham County, VT | 61.5 | 35 |
| 11 | Chittenden County, VT | 57.4 | 36.9 |
| 12 | Addison County, VT | 57 | 53.8 |
| 13 | Franklin County, VT | 54 | 44 |
| 14 | Orange County, VT | 49 | 53.3 |
Data Source
Soil Quality data from SoilByCounty. See full details at SoilByCounty. Data updated February 2026.