Shelby County Iowa Farmland Value Profile
- The average value of farmland in Shelby County is $12,750 per acre which is up $378 from 2022 to 2023.
- The average price of tillable farmland per CSR2 point in Shelby County is $177.08 for 2023 land auctions.
- Shelby County is ranked 37 in the state of Iowa in average dollars per acre for tillable farmland.
- The highest sale of farmland in Shelby County in 2023 was $16,250 per acre.
| Location | West Central, Iowa |
|---|---|
| County Size | 591 sq. miles |
| Total Acres | 342,366 |
| Cropland Acres | 314,868 |
| Average Price Per Acre Farmland | $12,750 |
| Average Price Per Acre for West Central, IA | $12,741 |
| CSR2 Weighted Average | 69.6 |
| CSR2 Cropland Average | 72 |
| State Average CSR2 | 68.6 |
| Average Price per CSR2 | $177.08 |
| Average County Rent | $304 |
| Rent Range | $265-$344 |
| Average rent for West Central, Iowa | $297 |
| Rent per CSR2 Point | $4.22 |
| Improved Permanent Pasture | $96 |
| Unimproved Permanent Pasture | $69 |
| Stalk Grazing per Acre | $12 |
| Hunting Rights per Acre | $NA |
Towns: Defiance, Harlan, Panama, Tennant, Earling, Irwin, Portsmouth, Westphalia, Elk Ho, Kirkman, Shelby
Unincorporated Areas:
Townships: Grove, Union, Greeley, Jefferson, Washington, Douglas, Polk, Cass, Lincoln, Harlan, Center, Jackson, Shelby, Fairview, Monroe, Clay
History: Shelby County was formed on January 15, 1851. It was named after General Isaac Shelby, a hero in the American Revolutionary War and the first Goveor of Kentucky. On February 4, 1855, Shelbyville was designated the county seat. in April, 1859, the seat was moved to Harlan. One year later the first courthouse was erected and a second courthouse was constructed in 1875. In 1892, the construction of the present courthouse was begun, this time of stone and three storeys high. The construction was completed in 1893 with the dedication on September 14th. In 1978, the building was extensively restored and still serves as the courthouse.
Additional Information: Learn more on the
Shelby County Iowa Farmland Sales Resources
- Shelby County Iowa Website
- Shelby 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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