Decatur County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Decatur County, Iowa. This page provides insight into farmland values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Decatur County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $6,713.64 per acre. For the most current Decatur County farmland value or a personalized valuation, 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 April 2025)
One farmland auction sold 184 acres. Sales averaged $4,600 per acre, with an average of $137.13 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
Ten farmland auctions sold 1,370.05 acres. Sales averaged $6,925 per acre, with an average of $139.80 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Three farmland auctions sold 384.42 acres. Sales averaged $9,100 per acre, with an average of $182.50 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Ten farmland auctions sold 1,022.06 acres. Sales averaged $5,120 per acre, with an average of $146.88 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Four farmland auctions sold 175 acres. Sales averaged $5,250 per acre, with an average of $84.35 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 40.1
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 205.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 51.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Decatur County
Davis City, Decatur City, Garden Grove, Grand River, Lamoni, Leon, Le Roy, Pleasanton, Van Wert, Weldon
Adjacent Counties
Clarke, Wayne, Ringgold, Mercer County (Missouri), Harrison County (Missouri)
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Decatur County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Decatur County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Parcel data, taxes, landowner records, and recent sales are available on the Decatur County Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Decatur County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Decatur County History
Decatur County was organized in 1850 and named after Stephen Decatur Jr., a naval hero of the War of 1812. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,645, with Leon serving as the county seat. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Decatur County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
