Cerro Gordo County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. This resource provides average land prices, auction history, local towns, and key agricultural data to support your land decisions. For a FREE farm valuation or answers to your farmland questions, contact your local Cerro Gordo County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,045.40 per acre. For updated values 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)
The county held 1 farmland auction totaling 94.798 acres. The average price was $13,628 per acre, with $157 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, 11 farmland auctions occurred, selling 1,427.61 acres. The average price was $8,536.22 per acre, with an average of $177 per CSR2.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 8 farmland auctions in 2023 across 654.62 acres. The average price per acre was $13,967, with $171.60 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, 16 farmland auctions sold 1,478.76 acres. The average price reached $10,778.33 per acre, with $159.36 per CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
The county recorded 11 farmland auctions in 2021 covering 1,167 acres. Average values were $11,168 per acre, with $153 per CSR2.
2020 Land Auctions
Cerro Gordo County recorded 14 auctions in 2020 totaling 1,246 acres. Farmland averaged $6,946 per acre and $99 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 74.6
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 193.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56.5 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Cerro Gordo County
Clear Lake, Dougherty, Mason City, Meservey, Plymouth, Rock Falls, Rockwell, Swaledale
Adjacent Counties
Worth, Mitchell, Floyd, Franklin, Hancock
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Cerro Gordo County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Cerro Gordo County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership data via the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Cerro Gordo County History
Cerro Gordo County was founded in 1851 and named after the Battle of Cerro Gordo in the Mexican–American War. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 43,127. Mason City became the county seat in 1858. The county is also known for the tragic 1959 plane crash near Clear Lake, which killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper. Additional history can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Cerro Gordo County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
