Des Moines County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Des Moines County, Iowa. This page highlights farmland values, auction results, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Des Moines County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $12,139.29 per acre. For the most current county farmland value or a personalized farm 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)
Five farmland auctions in 2025 sold 360.55 acres. Sales averaged $10,368.75 per acre, with an average of $181 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
Eleven farmland auctions in 2024 sold 585.26 acres. Sales averaged $12,847.50 per acre, with an average of $188.50 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Four farmland auctions in 2023 sold 384.97 acres. Sales averaged $12,950 per acre, with an average of $166.50 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Fifteen farmland auctions in 2022 sold 1,110.50 acres. Sales averaged $9,462.08 per acre, with an average of $151.11 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Ten farmland auctions in 2021 sold 492.63 acres. Sales averaged $7,587.50 per acre, with an average of $119.86 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 67
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 207.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 65.6 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $240
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Des Moines County
Burlington, West Burlington, Mediapolis, Beaverdale, Danville, Middletown
Adjacent Counties
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Des Moines County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Des Moines County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Parcel data, ownership records, and recent land sales are available on the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Des Moines County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Des Moines County History
Des Moines County was organized in 1834 and is one of Iowa’s original counties. The county seat and largest city is Burlington. The county was named after the Des Moines River. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Des Moines County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
