Dickinson County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Dickinson County, Iowa. This page provides farmland values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, county yields, and agricultural resources to help inform your farmland purchase or sale. For questions or to request a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Dickinson County land specialist.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $14,470 per acre. For the most current farmland value or a personalized farm evaluation, 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)
Dickinson County conducted 2 farmland auctions totaling 320 acres. The average price was $15,200 per acre, averaging $173.50 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
There were 5 farmland auctions totaling 594.41 acres. The average price was $13,983.33 per acre, with $168.67 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
There were 17 farmland auctions totaling 1,701.15 acres. The average price was $12,444.12 per acre and $158.12 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Dickinson County held 25 farmland auctions totaling 2,509.60 acres. The average price was $13,628 per acre, with $175.75 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
There were 14 farmland auctions selling 3,341.89 acres. The average price was $12,612.50 per acre and $144.31 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 79.9
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 201.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56.8 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent: $50–$100 per acre
Towns in Dickinson County
Arnolds Park, Lake Park, Milford, Okoboji, Orleans, Spirit Lake, Superior, Terril, Wahpeton, West Okoboji
Adjacent Counties
Jackson County, MN, Emmet, Clay, Osceola
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Dickinson County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Dickinson County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, and sales via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
Considering selling or evaluating your farmland? Request a FREE appraisal or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Dickinson County History
Organized in 1857, the county was named for Daniel S. Dickinson, a U.S. Senator from New York. According to the 2020 census, the population is 17,703 residents. In addition, the area is home to the Iowa Great Lakes region—West Okoboji Lake, East Okoboji Lake, and Spirit Lake—making it one of Iowa’s most popular tourism and recreation destinations.
Altogether, the region covers 404 total square miles, including approximately 23 square miles of lakes and water features. As a result, population and economic growth have been influenced by tourism, agriculture, and continued lakefront development. (Source: Wikipedia)
Location of Dickinson County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
