Location: Central Iowa
County Average CSR2:
CSR2 Weighted Average: 70.7
CSR2 Cropland Average: 90
State Average CSR2: 68.6
Average Price per CSR2 Point: $115.26
County Size: 57092 sq miles
Farmland Acres: 225,623 total acres, 200,801 Cropland acres, 8,993 Woodland acres, 15,829 Other acres
Average Farmland Value (Price Per Acre):
$10,373
Average Farmland Value for Central Iowa:
$10,744
Highest Known Farmland Sale in County:
Average County Rent: $256
Rent Range: $220-$298
Average rent for Central Iowa:
$271
Rent per CSR Point:
$2.84
Improved Permanent Pasture:
$98.00/a Regional Average
Unimproved Permanent Pasture: $71.00/a Regional Average
Stalk Grazing per Acre:
$8.00/a Regional Average
Hunting Rights per Acre:
$21.00/a Regional Average
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.
Additional Information: Learn more on the Polk County Iowa website.
