Emmet County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Emmet County, Iowa. This resource provides average land prices, auction history, local towns, and key agricultural data to help you make informed farmland decisions. For a FREE farm valuation or answers to your farmland questions, contact your local Emmet County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,458.07 per acre. For updated values 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 April 2025)
The county held 0 farmland auctions in 2025, with 0 acres sold.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, 4 farmland auctions occurred, selling 543.20 acres. The average price was $9,458.07 per acre, with an average of $139.67 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 5 farmland auctions in 2023 across 471.35 acres. The average price per acre was $11,520.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, 16 farmland auctions sold 2,455.17 acres. The average price reached $11,631.59 per acre, with $155.53 per CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
The county recorded 11 farmland auctions in 2021 covering 1,218.81 acres. Average values were $11,386.36 per acre, with $152.60 per CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 77.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 197.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 61.4 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Emmet County
Estherville, Armstrong, Dolliver, Ringsted, Gruver, Wallingford
Adjacent Counties
Jackson County, MN, Martin County, MN, Kossuth, Palo Alto, Dickinson
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Emmet County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Emmet County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership data via the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Emmet County History
Emmet County was founded in 1851 and organized in 1859. It was named after Robert Emmet, an Irish patriot executed for his role in the 1803 rebellion against British rule. As of the 2020 census, the county has a population of 9,388.
Additional historical information can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Emmet County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
