Clarke County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Clarke County, Iowa. This page outlines farmland values, auction history, CSR2 data, crop yields, and local resources to help landowners and buyers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Clarke County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $6,055.56 per acre. For the most up-to-date county farmland value or a personalized farm evaluation, 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)
Clarke County recorded no farmland auctions in 2025 as of March.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, Clarke County conducted 9 farmland auctions totaling 1,229.71 acres. The average farmland price was $6,055.56 per acre, with an average of $182 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 10 farmland auctions in 2023, selling 157 acres. The average price reached $7,006.60 per acre, with $115 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
Five farmland auctions in 2022 sold 458.60 acres. The average farmland price was $5,420 per acre, with an average of $131 per CSR2 point.
2020 Land Auctions
One farmland auction occurred in 2020, totaling 75 acres. The average farmland price was $3,950 per acre, with $101 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 47.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 170 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 50.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Clarke County
Osceola, Murray, Woodburn, Weldon
Adjacent Counties
Decatur, Lucas, Madison, Union, Warren
County Seat
Osceola
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Clarke County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Clarke County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, ownership, taxes, and sales history via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you are researching farmland values in Clarke County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary appraisal.
Clarke County History
Established in 1846, Clarke County is named after James Clarke, Governor of the Iowa Territory. The county seat is Osceola. The first courthouse was a two-story wood structure, replaced in 1883 by a brick courthouse. The current courthouse was completed in 1956 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018. As of the 2020 census, Clarke County has a population of 9,748. Additional historical information is available on Wikipedia.
Location of Clarke County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
