Guthrie County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Guthrie County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, local towns, and other key agricultural resources to support your property research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, reach out to your local Guthrie County land expert today.
Location: Western Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $13,503.30 per acre. For the most up-to-date value or to find out 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)
Guthrie County has conducted five farmland auctions so far in 2025, covering 635.91 acres. The market has remained active, with sales averaging $13,940 per acre. Additionally, the average return came in at $163 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, eight farmland auctions took place across the county, totaling 1,088.53 acres. These sales resulted in an average price of $13,066.60 per acre. Furthermore, the average $/CSR2 reached $167.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, fourteen farmland auctions were recorded, involving 1,544.64 acres. Land values averaged $9,287.50 per acre. Meanwhile, the average $/CSR2 increased to $191.01.
2022 Land Auctions
Throughout 2022, twelve farmland auctions were completed, representing 1,358.51 acres. The county averaged $9,988.46 per acre that year. In addition, the average return reached $168.50 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained steady in 2021 as twelve auctions moved 1,086 acres. Farmland values averaged $9,664 per acre. The average $/CSR2 came in at $143.
2020 Land Auctions
Looking back to 2020, ten farmland auctions took place across the county, totaling 956 acres. Land averaged $5,955 per acre. Moreover, the average $/CSR2 was $102.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 61.4
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 189.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 53 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $276
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Guthrie County
Adair, Casey, Jamaica, Stuart, Bagley, Coon Rapids, Menlo, Yale, Bayard, Guthrie Center, Panora
Adjacent Counties
Greene,
Dallas,
Adair,
Audubon,
Carroll
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Guthrie County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Guthrie County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, and sales records at the Guthrie County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Guthrie County History
Formed in 1851, Guthrie County was named after Captain Edwin B. Guthrie, who died in the Mexican–American War. As of the 2020 census, the population is 10,623. The county is also part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Additional historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
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Location of Guthrie County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
