Polk County Iowa Farmland Value Profile
Current Land Prices and Sales Information:
- The average value of farmland in Polk County is $12,347 per acre which is down $331 from 2023 to 2024.
- The average price of tillable farmland per CSR2 point in Polk County is $137 for 2024 land auctions.
- Polk County is ranked 38 in the state of Iowa in average dollars per acre for tillable farmland.
- The highest sale of farmland in Polk County in 2024 was $14,700 per acre.
| Location | Central, Iowa |
|---|---|
| County Size | 592 sq. miles |
| Total Acres | 225,623 |
| Cropland Acres | 200,801 |
| Average Price Per Acre Farmland | $12,347 |
| Average Price Per Acre for Central, IA | $12,794 |
| CSR2 Weighted Average | 70.7 |
| CSR2 Cropland Average | 90 |
| State Average CSR2 | 68.6 |
| Average Price per CSR2 | $137/td> |
| Average County Rent | $287 |
| Rent Range | $241-$338 |
| Average rent for Central, Iowa | $294 |
| Rent per CSR2 Point | $3.22 |
| Improved Permanent Pasture | $119 |
| Unimproved Permanent Pasture | $74 |
| Stalk Grazing per Acre | $16 |
| Hunting Rights per Acre | $10 |
Towns: Alleman, Clive, Johnston, Runnells, Altoona, Des Moines, Mitchellville, Sheldahl, Ankeny, Elkhart, Norwalk, Urbandale, Bondurant, Granger, Pleasant Hill, West Des Moines, Carlisle, Grimes, Polk City, Windsor Heights
Unincorporated Areas: Avon, Enterprise, Saylorville, Berwick, Farrar
Townships: Allen, Beaver, Bloomfield, Camp, Clay, Crocker, Delaware, Des Moines, Douglas, Elkhart, Four Mile, Franklin, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Madison, Saylor, Union, Walnut, Washington, Webster and the Unorganized Territory of Saylorville
History: Polk County was formed on January 13, 1846. It was named after President James K. Polk. The first courthouse, a two-story structure, was built in 1846. Construction of a second courthouse was begun in 1858. Due to construction delays and the onset of the Civil War, the structure was not completed until 1866. The present courthouse was erected in 1906 in the Beaux Arts style. It was dedicated on October 31, 1906. In 1962, an extensive renovation was undertaken.
Polk County Iowa Farmland Sales Resources
- Polk County Iowa Website
- Polk 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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