Butler County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Butler County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, CSR2 values, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Butler County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,351.47 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)
Butler County held 4 farmland auctions in 2025, selling 331.15 acres. The average sale price reached $10,261.75 per acre, with an average return of $135.67 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county completed 14 farmland auctions totaling 1,231.4 acres. Land values averaged $9,020.45 per acre, with an average of $119.38 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Ten farmland auctions took place in 2023 involving 1,185.1 acres. The average farmland price was $13,297.63 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $162.63.
2022 Land Auctions
During 2022, 15 farmland auctions were held, selling 1,560.93 acres. The county averaged $12,054.99 per acre, with an average return of $155.64 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Seven farmland auctions were conducted in 2021, totaling 1,015 acres. Sale prices averaged $10,707 per acre and $151 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 74.6
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 183.1 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 50.9 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Butler County
Allison, Bristow, Greene, Parkersburg, Aplington, Clarksville, New Hartford, Shell Rock, Aredale, Dumont
Adjacent Counties
Floyd, Grundy, Cerro Gordo, Bremer, Franklin, Hardin, Black Hawk, Chickasaw
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Butler County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Butler County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel details, ownership info, taxes, and recent land sales via the Butler County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re reviewing land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Butler County History
Butler County traces its beginnings to 1851 and takes its name from William Orlando Butler, a well-known figure from the Mexican–American War. Nearby counties initially handled early governance until local population growth allowed officials to fully organize the county in 1854. The county seat shifted several times and ultimately landed in Allison in 1881 after the Dubuque and Dakota Railroad arrived. Additional historical information can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Butler County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
