Buchanan County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County land expert today.
Location: Northeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: The current average price of farmland in Buchanan County is $12,636.36 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: $11,400 per acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of March 2025)
Buchanan County held 4 farmland auctions in 2025, representing 305 acres. The average sale price reached $12,737.50 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $163.75.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county hosted 7 farmland auctions totaling 677.76 acres. The average sale price was $12,578.57 per acre, with an average of $171.33 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, Buchanan County completed 16 farmland auctions covering 1,388.31 acres. The average sale price was $13,360.94 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $184.13.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, there were 9 farmland auctions totaling 830 acres. The county’s average price was $11,540 per acre, with $163 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained steady with 12 farmland auctions involving 1,203 acres. The average price reached $12,104 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $158.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 74
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 190.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 51.8 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $285
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $60–$87
Towns in Buchanan County
Aurora, Brandon, Fairbank, Hazleton, Independence, Jesup, Lamont, Quasqueton, Rowley, Stanley, Winthrop
Adjacent Counties
Clayton, Fayette, Delaware, Linn, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Buchanan County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Buchanan 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 Buchanan County, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary appraisal.
Buchanan County History
Buchanan County was organized in 1837 and named after James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,565. Additional historical details can be found on Wikipedia.
