Location: Southeast Iowa
County Average CSR2:
CSR2 Weighted Average: 63.7
CSR2 Cropland Average: 80
State Average CSR2: 68.6
Average Price per CSR2 Point: $121.55
County Size: 402 sq miles
Farmland Acres: 201,393 total acres, 168,229 Cropland acres, 15,808 Woodland acres, 17,356 Other acres
Average Farmland Value (Price Per Acre):
$9,724
Average Farmland Value for Southeast Iowa:
$8,451
Highest Known Farmland Sale in County:
Average County Rent: $236
Rent Range: $193-$280
Average rent for Southeast Iowa:
$240
Rent per CSR Point:
$2.95
Improved Permanent Pasture:
$69.00/ Regional Average
Unimproved Permanent Pasture: $49.00/a Regional Average
Stalk Grazing per Acre:
NA
Hunting Rights per Acre:
NA
Towns: Columbus City, Columbus Junction, Cotter, Fredonia, Grandview, Letts, Moing Sun, Oakville, Wapello
Unincorporated Areas: Toolesboro
Townships: Union, Columbus City, Concord, Port Louisa, Elm Grove, Marshall, Wapello, Jefferson, Moing Sun, Elliot
History: Louisa County was formed on December 7, 1836. It was named after Louisa Massey, who was very well known here at the time because she avenged the murder of her brother when she shot the party responsible. The first courthouse was a simple wood-framed building. In 1840, a second courthouse, measuring 40′ x 20′ (about 12 x 6 m), was constructed of stone. In 1854, a third structure was built. The courthouse used today was erected in 1928.
Additional Information: Learn more on the Louisa County Iowa website.