Delaware County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Delaware County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. To get answers to your farmland questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, connect with your Delaware County land expert today.
Location: Northeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: The current average price of farmland in Delaware County is $13,420.86 per acre. For the most accurate county average or a custom valuation of your land, 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)
Delaware County held 5 farmland auctions in 2025, representing 390.29 acres. Sale prices were not disclosed, and no $/CSR2 data was reported.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county held no farmland auctions.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, Delaware County completed 7 farmland auctions totaling 642.52 acres. The average sale price reached $13,420.86 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $238.83.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, there were 12 farmland auctions totaling 1,563 acres. The average sale price was $17,565 per acre, with $245 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained steady with 6 farmland auctions involving 1,111 acres. The average price reached $14,542 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $194.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 65
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 198.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 52.3 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $331
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $60–$87
Towns in Delaware County
Colesburg, Delaware, Delhi, Dundee, Dyersville, Earlville, Edgewood, Greeley, Hopkinton, Manchester, Masonville, Ryan
Adjacent Counties
Buchanan, Clayton, Dubuque, Fayette, Jones, Linn
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Delaware County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Delaware County FSA Office
- County Assessor: View parcel data, taxes, sales history, and ownership records on the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values in Delaware County, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary appraisal.
Delaware County History
Delaware County, established in 1837, takes its name from the U.S. state of Delaware. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,488. Additional historical details can be found on Wikipedia.
