Clayton County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Clayton County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, CSR2 values, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Clayton County land expert today.
Location: Northeastern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $8,348.83 per acre. For the latest county 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)
Clayton County held 9 farmland auctions in 2025, selling 769 acres. The average sale price reached $11,800 per acre, with an average return of $239.33 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county completed 6 farmland auctions totaling 825.32 acres. Land values averaged $8,348.83 per acre, with an average of $370 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Nine farmland auctions took place in 2023 involving 769 acres. The average farmland price was $11,800 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $239.33.
2022 Land Auctions
During 2022, 6 farmland auctions were held, selling 729 acres. The county averaged $8,767 per acre, with an average return of $263 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Eight farmland auctions were conducted in 2021, totaling 559 acres. Sale prices averaged $8,027 per acre and $253 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 43.9
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 201.1 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 53.6 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $278
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Clayton County
Clayton, Edgewood, Elkader, Elkport, Farmersburg, Garber, Garnavillo, Guttenberg, Luana, Marquette, McGregor, Monona, North Buena Vista, Osterdock, Postville, St. Olaf, Strawberry Point, Volga
Adjacent Counties
Allamakee, Crawford, Dubuque, Delaware, Buchanan, Fayette, Winneshiek
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Clayton County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Clayton County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access ownership, taxes, and recent land sales via the Clayton County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re reviewing land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Clayton County History
Clayton County was established in 1837 and named after U.S. Senator John M. Clayton of Delaware. The region lies within the Driftless Area—an untouched landscape from the last ice age—known for its rolling valleys and Mississippi River bluffs. Additional historical information can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Clayton County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
