Boone County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Boone County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to assist your property search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Boone County land expert today.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $12,993.63 per acre. For the latest county average or to learn what your farm is 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):
In 2025, Boone County recorded 1 farmland auction. Altogether, 49.49 acres changed hands at that sale. As a result, the county averaged $14,171 per acre. Additionally, the average price per CSR2 point reached $179/CSR2.
Land Auctions in 2024:
During 2024, the county held 14 farmland auctions. Across those sales, 1,804.02 acres were offered at auction. That year’s average farmland price came in at $12,909.53 per acre. Furthermore, the average price per CSR2 point landed at $180.50/CSR2.
Land Auctions in 2023:
In 2023, Boone County saw 18 farmland auctions. Throughout those events, 1,475.59 acres were sold. Buyers paid an average of $14,508.82 per acre. Meanwhile, the average price per CSR2 point reached $190.75/CSR2.
Land Auctions in 2022:
Back in 2022, the county completed 3 farmland auctions. Combined, those sales accounted for 193 acres. That year, the average farmland price settled at $14,867 per acre. Likewise, the average price per CSR2 came in at $178/CSR2.
Land Auctions in 2021:
Looking at 2021, Boone County held 9 farmland auctions. Across those sales, a total of 1,081 acres transferred ownership. Buyers paid an average of $9,761 per acre. Finally, the average $/CSR2 finished at $140/CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 75.5
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 226 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 69 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Boone County
Amaqua, Dodge, Jackson, Worth, Beaver, Douglas, Marcy, Yell, Cass, Garden, Peoples, Colfax, Grant, Pilot Mound, Des Moines, Harrison, Union
Adjacent Counties
Webster, Hamilton, Story, Polk, Dallas, Greene
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Boone County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Boone County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, ownership details, and recent sales on the Boone 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.
Boone County History
Boone County was established on January 13, 1846, and named in honor of Captain Nathan Boone, son of the American pioneer Daniel Boone. Additional historical information can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
