16 counties mapped. On average, 20% of Colorado county soil area is high shrink-swell clay (USDA SSURGO).
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Get repair quotes →| County | Tier | High-risk % | Moderate % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley | Severe | 44% | 22% |
| Arapahoe | Severe | 35% | 14% |
| Washington | Severe | 35% | 26% |
| Baca | High | 29% | 29% |
| Lincoln | High | 27% | 32% |
| Logan | High | 20% | 24% |
| Phillips | High | 19% | 57% |
| Bent | High | 16% | 33% |
| Kit Carson | High | 16% | 49% |
| Kiowa | High | 15% | 52% |
| Prowers | High | 15% | 27% |
| Morgan | High | 15% | 21% |
| Otero | Moderate | 12% | 34% |
| Cheyenne | Moderate | 11% | 49% |
| Yuma | Moderate | 7% | 17% |
| Sedgwick | Low | 0% | 40% |
Risk metrics are computed from USDA SSURGO soil survey data (linear extensibility of soil components, area-weighted by county). Soil varies lot to lot — this is county-scale context, not a substitute for a site-specific geotechnical or structural assessment.