Buena Vista County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Buena Vista County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction results, CSR2 data, rental trends, and local towns to help guide your land search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Buena Vista County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $12,071.25 per acre. For the latest average or to discover 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)
Buena Vista County has conducted zero farmland auctions in 2025. No acres were sold, and no price or CSR2 data is available.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county completed 20 farmland auctions totaling 2,308.05 acres. The average sale price was $12,071.25 per acre, with an average of $146.85 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Nineteen farmland auctions took place in 2023, selling 1,684.98 acres. The county averaged $13,032.89 per acre, with an average return of $163.50 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
During 2022, Buena Vista County held 12 farmland auctions totaling 1,209 acres. The average sale price reached $13,231 per acre, with $169 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, 40 farmland auctions were conducted, selling 3,766 acres. The average price reached $10,966 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $135.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 83.4
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 212 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 61.1 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $270
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Buena Vista County
Storm Lake, Alta, Sioux Rapids, Newell, Albert City, Linn Grove, Rembrandt, Marathon, Lakeside, Truesdale
Adjacent Counties
Clay, Pocahontas, Sac, Cherokee
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Buena Vista County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Buena Vista County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, ownership details, taxes, and recent sales on the Buena Vista County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re reviewing land values in Buena Vista County, complete our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Buena Vista County History
Established in 1851, Buena Vista County grew from early frontier communities and later became part of the Storm Lake Micropolitan Area. The county was named for the Battle of Buena Vista, a decisive victory led by Zachary Taylor during the Mexican–American War. More historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Buena Vista County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
