Calhoun County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Calhoun County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and helpful agricultural resources to support your property search. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, reach out to your local Calhoun County land expert today.
Location: Western Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $13,913.64 per acre. For the most current county average or to learn what your farm may be 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)
Calhoun County has recorded one farmland auction so far in 2025, totaling 160 acres. The tract averaged $13,300 per acre, and the sale returned $156 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, ten farmland auctions were completed across the county, representing 1,048.12 acres. Those sales produced an average price of $13,975 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 reached $170.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, fourteen farmland auctions took place, covering 1,478.78 acres. Farmland sold for an average of $12,718.18 per acre that year, while the average $/CSR2 rose to $162.10.
2022 Land Auctions
The county saw strong activity in 2022, completing twenty farmland auctions totaling 2,250.02 acres. These sales averaged $14,132.50 per acre and returned $180.75 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
During 2021, sixteen farmland auctions were recorded, involving 1,704 acres. The average sale price reached $11,142 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 value was $129.
2020 Land Auctions
Looking back to 2020, twelve farmland auctions took place across the county, totaling 1,163 acres. Land values averaged $9,293 per acre, with an average of $112 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 82.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 201.6 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 57.4 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $276
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Calhoun County
Rockwell City, Lake City, Manson, Lohrville, Pomeroy, Somers, Jolley, Knierim, Rinard, Yetter, Rands
Adjacent Counties
Pocahontas, Webster, Greene, Carroll, Sac
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Calhoun County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Calhoun County FSA Office
- County Assessor: View parcel data, taxes, sales history, and landowner information at the Calhoun County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Calhoun County History
Calhoun County was formed in 1851 from open prairie originally designated as Fox County. It was renamed in 1853 after U.S. Vice President John C. Calhoun. When the Illinois Central Railroad expanded through the area in 1870, the county seat moved from Lake City to Rockwell City. Additional growth followed, and the current courthouse—constructed in 1913—still serves the county today. More details are available on the county’s Wikipedia page.
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Location of Calhoun County highlighted on the Iowa state map. Location of Calhoun County shown on the Iowa state map.
