Benton County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Benton County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to guide your land search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Benton County land expert today.
Location: East Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $13,592.56 per acre. For the most current county average or to estimate your farm’s value, 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)
In 2025, Benton County saw 1 farmland auction. No acres were transferred in that sale, so average price per acre and $/CSR2 values are not yet available.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county completed 6 farmland auctions totaling 914.84 acres. The average sale price reached $13,592.56 per acre, with the average $/CSR2 settling at $152.75/CSR2.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, Benton County recorded 17 farmland auctions. Across those sales, 1,905 acres changed hands. The average farmland price finished at $13,473 per acre, while the average price per CSR2 point reached $173/CSR2.
2022 Land Auctions
Back in 2022, the county hosted 8 farmland auctions. Combined, these auctions sold 723 acres. Farmland averaged $16,410 per acre, and the $/CSR2 value came in at $191/CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, Benton County saw 7 farmland auctions involving 756 acres. Buyers paid an average of $13,418 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $156/CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 79
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 199.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 54 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $293
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $92–$110
Towns in Benton County
Atkins, Belle Plaine, Blairstown, Garrison, Keystone, Luzerne, Mount Auburn, Newhall, Norway, Shellsburg, Urbana, Van Horne, Vinton, Walford
Adjacent Counties
Black Hawk, Buchanan, Linn, Iowa, Tama
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Benton County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Benton County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership details on the Benton County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Benton County History
Benton County was established on December 21, 1837, and named after Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri. The county seat is Vinton. Benton County later became part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area. Additional historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
