Abstarct: This research investigates the concentration and contamination levels of heavy mextals in agricultural soils surrounding Andimeshk city in Khuzestan, Iran. For this purpose, 20 surface soil samples (0–20 cm depth) were randomly collected from various agricultural fields, with additional samples taken at a 50 cm depth. Key physicochemical properties of the soil, including electrical conductivity (EC), pH, texture, and organic matter content, along with heavy mextal concentrations, were measured using standard analytical methods. The EC ranged from 0.47 to 1.67 (mean: 0.25), pH varied between 7.81 and 8.07 (mean: 7.94), indicating a slightly alkaline environment, soil textures were predominantly sandy-clay-loam and sandy-loam, and organic matter content ranged from 242 to 736 (mean: 420.16). The data were compared against global standards, and geochemical indices—such as enrichment factor, geoaccumulation index, total pollution index, single-factor pollution index, and pollution load index—were calculated. Statistical analyses, including correlation coefficients and principal component analysis, were also performed. Results show that the average concentrations of lead (29.08 mg/kg), zinc (138.8 mg/kg), and cadmium (0.186 mg/kg) were generally within global standards, whereas nickel (81.12 mg/kg), chromium (253.72 mg/kg), and copper (38.08 mg/kg) exceeded these standards. Titanium was used as the reference element for calculating geochemical indices. XRD analysis revealed smectite, illite, quartz, calcite, and chlorite as the dominant minerals in the study area. Health and ecological risk assessments, baxsed on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s methodology, evaluated exposure through ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. The non-carcinogenic hazard index for mextals followed the order: Cd > Pb > Cr > Ni > Zn > Cu, with cadmium posing the highest risk due to its lower reference dose, followed by chromium and lead. Despite their relatively high concentrations, zinc and copper presented lower non-carcinogenic risks, though they still pose potential health concerns. The Hazard Index (HI) indicated higher non-carcinogenic risks for adults compared to children. Statistical analysis suggests that chromium, nickel, iron, and manganese share similar geochemical properties, likely originating from natural, geogenic sources, while lead, zinc, and cadmium are primarily associated with anthropogenic activities.