Buena Vista County Iowa Farmland Value Profile
- The average value of farmland in Buena Vista County is $14,648 per acre which was down $61 from 2022 to 2023.
- The average price of tillable farmland per CSR2 point in Buena Vista County is $168.37 for 2023 land auctions.
- Buena Vista County is ranked #6 in the state of Iowa in average dollars per acre for tillable farmland.
- The highest sale of farmland in Buena Vista County in 2023 was $17,400 per acre.
| Location | Northwest Iowa |
|---|---|
| County Size | 575 sq. miles |
| Total Acres | 356,751 |
| Cropland Acres | 326,418 |
| Average Price Per Acre Farmland | $14,648 |
| Average Price Per Acre for Northwest, IA | $14,753 |
| CSR2 Weighted Average | 83.4 |
| CSR2 Cropland Average | 87 |
| State Average CSR2 | 68.6 |
| Average Price per CSR2 | $168.37 |
| Average County Rent | $302 |
| Rent Range | $265 - $355 |
| Average rent for Northwest Iowa | $302 |
| Rent per CSR2 Point | $3.51 |
| Improved Permanent Pasture | $92 |
| Unimproved Permanent Pasture | $48 |
| Stalk Grazing per Acre | $13 |
| Hunting Rights per Acre | $15 |
Towns in Buena Vista County: Albert City, Linn Grove, Rembrandt, Storm Lake, Alta, Marathon, Sioux Rapids, Truesdale, Lakeside, Newell
Townships: Baes, Grant, Newell, Washington, Brooke, Hayes, Nokomis, Coon, Lee, Poland, Elk, Lincoln, Providence, Fairfield, Maple Valley, Scott
Buena Vista County History
Buena Vista County was formed on January 15, 1851 from open land. It was named in memory of the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War. Storm Lake is the county seat and the area to the west and south of Storm Lake is often referred to as “the Breadbasket of Iowa” and is very notable for its high quality soils. Many if not most farms in this area have weighted average CSR ratings over 90 and always sell for a premium. Land north of Storm Lake to the Spencer area is highly sought by area farmers looking to add acres to their farms. Buena Vista County farmland is very high quality and therefore brings some of the highest prices in Iowa. Selling or buying farmland in this area with a competitive rental market provides excellent outcomes for sellers or investors. We recommend selling land by auction because it provides the most benefit and the highest prices.
Buena Vista County Iowa Farmland Sales Resources
- Buena Vista County Iowa Website
- Buena Vista County Assessor GIS Website
- Land Prices on our Iowa Farmland Prices Heatmap
- Free E-Book on How to Sell Land
- Find an Iowa Estate Attorney
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