Farmland in Franklin County, Iowa
Iowa Land Information
Discover the various options for acquiring farmland in Franklin County, Iowa, with in-depth information on typical land prices, current land listings, key towns in the region, and other useful resources to streamline your search for Iowa property. To address any questions or to set up a FREE farm appraisal, reach out to your local Franklin County land agent.
Location: Northern Iowa Average Farmland Value: $12,466.30 is the average price of farmland in the county. To learn the most current county average farmland value or to learn what your farm value is contact Land Broker David Whitaker 515-996-LAND (5263) Average Farmland Value for Iowa $11,400 an acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (As of April 2025): There were 6 farmland auctions in Franklin County in 2025. There were 502.47 Acres sold at auction. The average farmland price per acre was $14,200 The average $/CSR2 was $155.50/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2024: There were 17 farmland auctions in Franklin County in 2024. There were 1933.33 Acres sold at auction. The average farmland price per acre was $12,199.57 The average $/CSR2 was $157.92/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2023: There were 17 farmland auctions in Franklin County in 2023. There were 1638.31 Acres sold at auction. The average farmland price per acre was $10,925 The average $/CSR2 was $144.73/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2022: There was 23 farmland auction in Franklin County in 2022. There were 2573.38 Acres sold at auction. The average farmland price per acre was $14,086.90 The average $/CSR2 was $171.05/ CSR2 Land Auctions in 2021: There were 17 farmland auctions in Franklin County in 2021. There were 1920 Acres sold at auction. The average farmland price per acre was $10,655 The average $/CSR2 was $138/ CSR2
Average CSR2 Rating: 79.4 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 210 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 59 ISU Average Cash Rent Per Acre: $261 ISU Average County Cash Rent Per Acre Pasture: $50-$100 Towns: Hampton, Coulter, Sheffield, Latimer, Geneva, Hansell, Alexander, Popejoy, Chapin, Bradford Adjacent Counties: Hardin, Wright, Cerro Gordo, Butler
County Seat: Hampton
County Website: Learn more about the county at Franklin County Website Additional Franklin County Agricultural Informational Website: Franklin County Iowa Farm Service Agency
County Assessor: You can learn individual farm information; parcel ID numbers, farm taxes, recent land sales, and even landowners names and mailing addresses on the county Assessor Page here. FREE Farm Appraisal: Thank you for your interest in the current land values. Fill out our simple contact form or contact David Whitaker your local land agent at 515-966-LAND (5263)
Franklin County History: Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,019. The county was formed on January 15, 1851 and named after Benjamin Franklin. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 583 square miles (1,510 km2), of which 582 square miles (1,510 km2) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2) (0.09%) is water.
