Hancock County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Hancock County, Iowa. This page provides average land prices, auction history, local towns, and key agricultural data to support your farmland decisions. For a FREE farm valuation or personalized guidance, contact your local Hancock County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,459.36 per acre. For the latest county farmland average or to learn your farm’s value, 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)
Hancock County recorded 2 farmland auctions totaling 262.97 acres. The average price was $9,952 per acre, with $143.38 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county conducted 14 auctions covering 1,310.46 acres. The average price reached $11,674.70 per acre, with an average of $176.30 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, 13 farmland auctions took place across 1,214.7 acres. Farmland averaged $12,484.46 per acre, with $185.55 per CSR2.
2022 Land Auctions
Hancock County saw 19 farmland auctions in 2022, selling 2,362.54 acres. The average price per acre was $12,081.58, while the average $/CSR2 was $173.53.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, 11 auctions were held, selling 1,372.21 acres. The average price per acre was $11,209.55, with $131.86 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 74.6
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 204.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 60.2 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Hancock County
Forest City, Garner, Britt, Kanawha, Klemme, Corwith, Crystal Lake, Woden, Goodell, Duncan, Miller, Hayfield, Hutchins
Adjacent Counties
Winnebago, Cerro Gordo, Wright, Kossuth
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Hancock County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Hancock County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and sales data via the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
Researching farmland values? Complete our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Hancock County History
Hancock County was founded on January 15, 1851, and named after American patriot John Hancock. As of the 2020 census, it is home to 10,795 residents. The county seat of Garner has served as the administrative center since a courthouse was built following an 1858 election. More historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Hancock County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
