Mean annual precipitation ranges from about 30 to 40 inches, and mean annual temperature ranges from about 49 to 55 degrees F., frost free days range from 120 to 180 days, and elevation ranges from 630 feet to 1225 feet above sea level. These are the Eldean , Fox , Miamian , Miami , and Ockley soils. Miamian and Miami soils do not have outwash material in the solum and occur on similar landscape positions. Fox and Ockley soils do not have a till substratum within 60 inches and occur on similar landscape positions. The potential for surface runoff is negligible to high.
Permeability is moderate in the solum and moderately slow in the substratum.
Depth to a seasonal high water table is greater than 6 feet. Most Kendallville soils are cultivated. Principal crops are corn, soybeans, wheat, oats, and legume meadow. A small proportion is in permanent pasture or woodlots. The native vegetation is mixed deciduous hardwoods consisting mainly of oaks, maple, and hickory.