Location: South Central Iowa
County Average CSR2:
CSR2 Weighted Average: 48.3
CSR2 Cropland Average: 74
State Average CSR2: 68.6
Average Price per CSR2 Point: $87.62
County Size: 433 sq miles
Farmland Acres: 367,651 total acres, 316,827 Cropland acres, 16,999 Woodland acres, 33,825 Other acres
Average Farmland Value (Price Per Acre):
$6,484
Average Farmland Value for South Central Iowa:
$6,035
Highest Known Farmland Sale in County:
Average County Rent: $174.00
Rent Range: $147-$205
Average rent for South Central Iowa:
$188.00
Rent per CSR Point:
$2.35
Improved Permanent Pasture:
$76.00/a Regional Average
Unimproved Permanent Pasture: $56.00/a Regional Average
Stalk Grazing per Acre:
$9.00/a Regional Average
Hunting Rights per Acre:
$18.00/a Regional Average
Towns: Albia, Eddyville, Lovilia, Melrose
Unincorporated Areas: Avery, Buxton
Townships:
History: The first court in Monroe County was held at the John Clark residence in Clarksville in what was then known as Kish Ki Kosh County. The court convened there for a short time when plans were made to build a courthouse on the square at Princeton in 1846. This building was of logs and was built at a cost of $75.00. It was located in the east side of the square near the alley and was a log structure 20 feet square and 14 feet in height. An additional sum of money was appropriated for chinking and for 50 light of glass and a loft. It was used approximately 12 years.
Additional Information: Learn more on the Monroe County Iowa website.
