Monroe County Iowa Farmland Value Profile
- The average value of farmland in Monroe County is $7,993 per acre which is up $823 from 2022 to 2023.
- The average price of tillable farmland per CSR2 point in Monroe County is $108.01 for 2023 land auctions.
- Monroe County is ranked 90 in the state of Iowa in average dollars per acre for tillable farmland.
- The highest sale of farmland in Monroe County in 2023 was $12,600 per acre.
| Location | South Central, Iowa |
|---|---|
| County Size | 433 sq. miles |
| Total Acres | 367,651 |
| Cropland Acres | 316,827 |
| Average Price Per Acre Farmland | $7,993 |
| Average Price Per Acre for South Central, IA | $7,482 |
| CSR2 Weighted Average | 48.3 |
| CSR2 Cropland Average | 74 |
| State Average CSR2 | 68.6 |
| Average Price per CSR2 | $108.01 |
| Average County Rent | $194 |
| Rent Range | $159-$247 |
| Average rent for South Central, Iowa | $231 |
| Rent per CSR2 Point | $2.59 |
| Improved Permanent Pasture | $85 |
| Unimproved Permanent Pasture | $58 |
| Stalk Grazing per Acre | $21 |
| Hunting Rights per Acre | $18 |
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 year
Monroe County Iowa Farmland Sales Resources
- Monroe County Iowa Website
- Monroe 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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