Cherokee County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Cherokee County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction results, CSR2 data, cash rents, and local towns to better understand the agricultural landscape. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Cherokee County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $15,834.38 per acre. For the latest 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)
Cherokee County held 3 farmland auctions in 2025 involving 213.76 acres. The average price reached $17,383.33 per acre, with an average return of $149.33 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, 5 farmland auctions took place, selling 460.69 acres. The average sale price was $14,905 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $174.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, Cherokee County completed 5 farmland auctions totaling 645.88 acres. Land values averaged $14,310 per acre with an average of $182.60 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
Ten farmland auctions occurred in 2022, with 1,018.65 acres sold. The county averaged $14,795 per acre and $189.31 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, Cherokee County reported 17 farmland auctions involving 2,287 acres. The average price was $8,690 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 returned $124.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 83.4
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 211.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 65.9 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $270
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Cherokee County
Aurelia, Cherokee, Cleghorn, Larrabee, Marcus, Meriden, Quimby, Washta
Adjacent Counties
O’Brien, Buena Vista, Ida, Woodbury, Plymouth
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Cherokee County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Cherokee County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, ownership, taxes, and recent sales on the Cherokee County 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) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Cherokee County History
Early settlement in Cherokee County began in the 1850s, eventually forming the rural communities seen today. Established in 1851, the county was named in honor of the Cherokee people. Agriculture shaped much of its early development, and additional historical information can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Cherokee County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
