FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Franklin County Iowa Land Information

Explore farmland opportunities in Franklin County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, CSR2 values, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Franklin County land expert today.

Location: Northern Iowa

Average Farmland Value: $12,466.30 per acre. For the latest county average 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)

Franklin County conducted 6 farmland auctions in 2025, selling 502.47 acres. The average price reached $14,200 per acre, with an average return of $155.50 per CSR2 point.

2024 Land Auctions

In 2024, the county completed 17 farmland auctions totaling 1,933.33 acres. Land values averaged $12,199.57 per acre, with an average of $157.92 per CSR2 point.

2023 Land Auctions

Seventeen farmland auctions took place in 2023 involving 1,638.31 acres. The average farmland price was $10,925 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $144.73.

2022 Land Auctions

During 2022, 23 farmland auctions were held, selling 2,573.38 acres. The average price reached $14,086.90 per acre, along with $171.05 per CSR2 point.

2021 Land Auctions

In 2021, Franklin County recorded 17 farmland auctions totaling 1,920 acres. The average price was $10,655 per acre, with an average return of $138 per CSR2 point.

County Agricultural Data

• Average CSR2 Rating: 79.4
• 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 210 bushels per acre
• 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 59 bushels per acre
• ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
• ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100

Towns in Franklin County

Hampton, Coulter, Sheffield, Latimer, Geneva, Hansell, Alexander, Popejoy, Chapin, Bradford

Adjacent Counties

Hardin, Wright, Cerro Gordo, Butler

County Seat:

Hampton

Additional County Resources

• County Website: Franklin County Official Website
• Farm Service Agency: Franklin County FSA Office
• County Assessor: View parcel maps, taxes, landowners, and recent sales at the Franklin County Assessor Page.

Free Farm Appraisal

If you’re reviewing land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.

Franklin County History

Franklin County took shape in 1851 as Iowa’s population expanded into the northern prairie region. Named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, the county grew around early farming communities and transportation corridors that supported local agriculture. More historical information is available on Wikipedia.