Location: West Central Iowa
County Average CSR2:
CSR2 Weighted Average: 69.6
CSR2 Cropland Average: 72
State Average CSR2: 68.6
Average Price per CSR2 Point: $142.18
County Size: 591 sq miles
Farmland Acres: 342,366 total acres, 314,868 Cropland acres, 2,796 Woodland acres, 24,702 Other acres
Average Farmland Value (Price Per Acre):
$10,237
Average Farmland Value for West Central Iowa:
$10,461
Highest Known Farmland Sale in County:
Average County Rent: $276
Rent Range: $241-$313
Average rent for West Central Iowa:
$276
Rent per CSR Point:
$3.83
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: 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 website.
