Ida County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Ida County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction results, CSR2 data, local towns, and helpful resources as you research Iowa farmland. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, reach out to your local Ida County land expert.
Location: Western Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $14,383.33 per acre. For the most current value—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)
No farmland auctions have taken place in 2025.
2024 Land Auctions
6 farmland auctions totaling 753 acres. The average price was $14,383.33 per acre, with an average of $187.33 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
5 farmland auctions totaling 655.59 acres. The average price was $14,145 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $183.80.
2022 Land Auctions
17 farmland auctions totaling 1,956.62 acres. The average price was $16,076.47 per acre, with $198 per CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
9 farmland auctions totaling 1,172 acres. The average price reached $11,811 per acre, with $159 per CSR2.
2020 Land Auctions
4 farmland auctions totaling 476 acres. The average price was $10,813 per acre and $134 per CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 77.1
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 198 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $276
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Ida County
Ida Grove, Battle Creek, Holstein, Galva, Arthur
Adjacent Counties
Cherokee, Sac, Crawford, Woodbury
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Ida County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Ida County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel maps, taxes, sales, and ownership via the Ida County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Ida County History
Ida County was established in 1851 and named after Ida Smith, the first child of European settlers born in the region. The county seat was organized in 1858, and railroads arriving in 1877 brought rapid settlement. By the early 1880s, most available land had been purchased. For additional historical context, visit the county’s Wikipedia page.
