Clay County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Clay County, Iowa. Review average land prices, recent auction results, nearby towns, and useful agricultural resources to support your land search. For questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Clay County land expert.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: Clay County’s average farmland value is $15,235.71 per acre. For the latest county average or a custom valuation of your farm, call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Average Farmland Value for Iowa: $11,400 per acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of April 2025)
There were 4 farmland auctions in 2025, totaling 1,268.76 acres. The average price was $16,600 per acre, with an average of $179.75 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, Clay County had 10 farmland auctions covering 998.795 acres. The average farmland price was $14,690 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $162.70.
2023 Land Auctions
The county held 10 farmland auctions in 2023, selling 983.21 acres. The average price per acre was $13,870, with an average $/CSR2 of $170.80.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, there were 23 farmland auctions totaling 2,471.46 acres. The average price reached $15,843.48 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $190.09.
2021 Land Auctions
Clay County recorded 27 auctions in 2021, totaling 2,847 acres. The average farmland price was $11,044 per acre, with an average of $144 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 79.9
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 203.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 62.1 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Clay County
Spencer, Royal, Everly, Peterson, Gillett Grove, Fostoria, Dickens, Rossie, Greenville, Webb
Adjacent Counties
Dickinson, Palo Alto, Buena Vista, O’Brien
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Clay County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Clay County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, tax info, and ownership records at the Clay County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re exploring land values in Clay County, complete our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary appraisal.
Clay County History
Clay County was established in honor of Henry Clay Jr., who died in the Mexican–American War, and son of American statesman Henry Clay.
It is part of the Spencer Micropolitan Statistical Area and is home to the long-running Clay County Fair.
The county’s earliest newspaper, the Peterson Patriot, began publishing in 1880.
Historical information sourced from the county’s Wikipedia page.
Clay County highlighted in red on the Iowa state map.
