Poweshiek County, Iowa Farmland Values and Land Auction Information

The following information is from Iowa State University’s Land Survey that’s released each December. It is only a guide and won’t apply exactly to your farmland.  Last update 12/2023. Data on this page can be up to 12 months old. To see current Iowa land prices and most recent farmland sales results click here

Poweshiek County Iowa Farmland Value Profile

Poweshiek County Farmland Values Information
  • The average value of farmland in Poweshiek County is $11,702 per acre which is up $818 from 2022 to 2023.
  • The average price of tillable farmland per CSR2 point in Poweshiek County is $148.13 for 2023 land auctions.
  • Poweshiek County is ranked 60 in the state of Iowa in average dollars per acre for tillable farmland.
  • The highest sale of farmland in Poweshiek County in 2023 was $20,500 per acre.
Location Central, Iowa
County Size 585 sq. miles
Total Acres 335,296
Cropland Acres 292,572
Average Price Per Acre Farmland $11,702
Average Price Per Acre for Central, IA $13,014
CSR2 Weighted Average 67.9
CSR2 Cropland Average 79
State Average CSR2 68.6
Average Price per CSR2 $148.13
Average County Rent $279
Rent Range $223-$342
Average rent for Central, Iowa $294
Rent per CSR2 Point $3.53
Improved Permanent Pasture $119
Unimproved Permanent Pasture $74
Stalk Grazing per Acre $16
Hunting Rights per Acre $10
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Towns: Baes City, Ewart, Hartwick, Montezuma, Brooklyn, Grinnel, Malcom, Searsboro, Deep River, Gusey, Victor

Unincorporated Areas:

Townships: Chester, Sheridan, Madison, Jefferson, Grinnell, Grant, Malcom, Bear Creek, Warren, Washington, Pleasant, Scott, Lincoln, Sugar Creek, Union, Jackson, Deep River

History: Poweshiek County was formed in 1843. It was named for the chief of the Fox Indians. The Poweshiek County Courthouse, completed in 1859, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Recent Farmland Sales in this County

8/8/24 80 Acres; $19,000/acre; 91 CSR2; 100% tillable

5/6/24 160 Acres; $5,375/acre; 53.8 CSR2; 78.6% tillable

11/16/23 100 Acres; $14,000/acre; 73.4 CSR2; 90.8% tillable

10/18/23 80 Acres; $20,500/acre; 91.3 CSR2; 98.4% tillable

3/23/23 44.68 Acres; $8,900/acre; 68.4 CSR2; 96% tillable

12/30/22 80 acres 75.53 tillable acres $6,650/acre 47.60 CSR2 $139.71/CSR2 $532,000 94.41% tillable

12/1/22 14 Acres; $12,100/acre; 76.7 CSR2; 97% tillable

10/6/22 72.35 Acres; $11,500/acre; 71.7 CSR2; 86% tillable

9/29/22 115.2 Acres; $9,100/acre; 59.5 CSR2; 89% tillable

8/19/22 160 Acres; $6,800/acre; 59.6 CSR2; 84.24% tillable

6/15/22 71.28 acres; $8,700/acre; 66.1 CSR2; $131.62/CSR2; 91.19% tillable

6/15/22 80 acres; $9,800/acre; 69.2 CSR2; $141.62/CSR2; 87.5% tillable

2/22/22 47.97 Acres; $14,700/acre; 76.5 CSR2; 97% tillable

10/7/21 115 Acres; 69.7 CSR2; $9,100/acre

10/7/21 46 Acres; 56.7 CSR2; $6,900/acre

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Poweshiek County Iowa Farmland Sales

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Poweshiek County Farmland Values and Averages

All farmland values for Poweshiek County are stated as averages and are not a guarantee of value in any given situation.  If you need a written farmland appraisal you should call us at 855-376-3478 to discuss how we can help you.  Farmland prices can change quickly and some information on this website can be up to 12 months old depending on when you view it.  All sale results are dated so you can see the date of the sale however averages are calculated in December of each year and are based on a September to September study.

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