Black Hawk County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. To get answers to your farmland questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, connect with your Black Hawk County land expert today.
Location: Northeastern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: The current average price of farmland in Black Hawk County is $11,918.71 per acre. For the most accurate county average or a custom valuation of your land, contact Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Average Farmland Value for Iowa: $12,206 per acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of March 2025)
Black Hawk County held 1 farmland auction in 2025, representing 38.83 acres. The average price was undisclosed, and no $/CSR2 figure was reported.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county hosted 8 farmland auctions totaling 982.76 acres. The average sale price was $11,918.71 per acre, with an average of $161.20 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, Black Hawk County completed 11 farmland auctions covering 856.26 acres. The average price reached $13,972.73 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $179.30.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, there were 12 farmland auctions totaling 999 acres. The county’s average sale price was $15,171 per acre, with $189 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained consistent with 7 farmland auctions involving 668 acres. The average price was $9,233 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $140.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 73.9
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 194.5 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 51.1 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $278
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls, Dunkerton, Elk Run Heights, Evansdale, Gilbertville, Hudson, Janesville, Jesup, La Porte City, Raymond, Waterloo
Adjacent Counties
Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Tama, Grundy, Butler, Fayette
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Black Hawk County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Black Hawk County FSA Office
- County Assessor: View parcel data, taxes, sales history, and ownership records on the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values in Black Hawk County, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary appraisal.
Black Hawk County History
Black Hawk County, established in 1843, is named after Chief Black Hawk of the Sauk tribe. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 131,144, making it Iowa’s fifth-most populous county. It forms part of the Waterloo–Cedar Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. Additional historical details can be found on Wikipedia.
