Hamilton County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Hamilton County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auctions, nearby towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. To set up a FREE farm appraisal or get answers to any questions, contact your local Hamilton County land expert.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,980 per acre. For the most current 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)
In 2025, Hamilton County held 2 farmland auctions involving a combined total of 281.34 acres. The average farmland price reached $13,350.50 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $173.86.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county hosted 9 farmland auctions, moving 570.11 acres. As a result, the average price reached $9,800 per acre, with an average of $160.71 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, 5 farmland auctions took place, totaling 564.7 acres. That year’s land values averaged $11,117.60 per acre, and the $/CSR2 figure reached $149.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, the county completed 13 farmland auctions. Those sales covered 1,597.92 acres and produced an average value of $12,340.91 per acre, along with $166.18 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained strong in 2021. The county recorded 16 auctions involving 1,716 acres. Average values reached $13,291 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $168.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 79.1
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 215 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 62 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Hamilton County
Blairsburg, Kamrar, Stanhope, Webster City, Ellsworth, Randall, Stratford, Williams, Jewell Junction
Adjacent Counties
Wright, Franklin, Hardin, Story, Boone, Webster
County Seat:
Webster City
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Hamilton County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Hamilton County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, sales, and ownership details on the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, you can fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Hamilton County History
Located in central Iowa Hamilton County was named in honor of William W. Hamilton, President of the Iowa State Senate. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,039. The county seat is Webster City. Additional historical information is available on Wikipedia.
