ADAMS COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Adams County Iowa Land Information

Explore farmland opportunities in Adams County, Iowa. This page provides insight into average land values, auction activity, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Adams County land agent.

Location: Southwest Iowa

Average Farmland Value: $6,680 per acre. For the most current Adams County farmland value or to learn what your farm may be worth, contact Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).

Average Farmland Value for Iowa: $11,400 per acre

Land Auctions in 2025 (as of March 2025)

Adams County recorded 1 farmland auction in 2025; however, no acres have been reported sold at this time.

Land Auctions in 2024

Fifteen farmland auctions were held totaling 2,639.40 acres. Sales averaged $6,680 per acre, with an average of $131 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2023

Three farmland auctions sold 274.60 acres. The average farmland price was $7,700 per acre, with $108 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2022

Five farmland auctions sold 469 acres. The average farmland price was $6,760 per acre, with $144 per CSR2 point.

Land Auctions in 2021

Two farmland auctions sold 633.03 acres. Sales averaged $6,250 per acre, with $138 per CSR2 point.

County Agricultural Data

• Average CSR2 Rating: 62
• 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 175.3 bushels per acre
• 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 52 bushels per acre
• ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre (2022): $243
• ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100

Towns in Adams County

Carbon, Carl, Corning, Lenox, Mount Etna, Nodaway, Prescott, Williamson

Adjacent Counties

Taylor,
Montgomery,
Union,
Adair,
Cass

County Seat

Corning

Additional County Resources

• County Website: Adams County Website
• Farm Service Agency: Adams County FSA
• County Assessor: View parcel data, ownership, taxes, and land sales on the Assessor Page.

FREE Farm Appraisal

If you are researching farmland values in Adams County, complete our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary appraisal.

Adams County History

Adams County is located in southwest Iowa and was established in 1851. The county was named after John Adams, the sixth President of the United States. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 3,704. The Adams County Courthouse, located in Corning, opened in 1955. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.