Humboldt County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Humboldt County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction results, CSR2 data, rental rates, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Humboldt County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,350 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)
Humboldt County has conducted 7 farmland auctions in 2025. No acres were sold, and no price or CSR2 data is available.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county held 11 farmland auctions totaling 1,198.34 acres. The average sale price reached $11,350 per acre, with an average return of $141.50 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, 7 farmland auctions took place, selling 637.76 acres. The county averaged $14,708.33 per acre and $183.17 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
Twelve farmland auctions occurred in 2022 involving 1,530.35 acres. The average sale price was $12,599.45 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $162.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, 14 farmland auctions were completed, selling 1,396 acres. The county averaged $11,217 per acre, with an average return of $151 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 80.3
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 205 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Humboldt County
Bode, Bradgate, Dakota City, Gilmore City, Hardy, Humboldt, Livermore, LuVee, Ottosen, Pioneer, Renwick, Rutland, Thor
Adjacent Counties
Wright, Hancock, Winnebago, Kossuth, Pocahontas, Palo Alto, Webster
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Humboldt County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Humboldt County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, ownership data, taxes, and recent sales at the Humboldt County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re reviewing farmland values, complete our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary appraisal.
Humboldt County History
Humboldt County’s early development was shaped by frontier settlement in the 1850s, followed by the establishment of Humboldt College and growing agricultural communities. Created in 1857, the county was named after the explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Humboldt County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
