Jackson County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Jackson County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to support your property research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, contact your local Jackson County land expert today.
Location: East Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,033 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)
No farmland auctions have taken place in 2025.
2024 Land Auctions
The county held 12 farmland auctions totaling 908.55 acres. The average price was $11,033.33 per acre, with an average of $272.67 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
No farmland auctions were recorded in 2023.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 12 farmland auctions covering 1,431 acres. The average sale price reached $14,025 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $247.
2021 Land Auctions
Ten farmland auctions were reported, totaling 1,552 acres. Farmland averaged $9,770 per acre, with $243 per CSR2.
2020 Land Auctions
Three farmland auctions were held, covering 406 acres. The average sale price was $7,233 per acre, with an average of $152 per CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 42
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 189.6 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 58.9 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $287
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $92–$110
Towns in Jackson County
Andrew, LaMotte, Monmouth, St. Donatus, Baldwin, Maquoketa, Preston, Spragueville, Bellevue, Miles, Sabula, Springbrook
Adjacent Counties
Dubuque, Jo Daviess County, IL, Carroll County, IL, Clinton, Jones
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Jackson County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Jackson County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, sales, and ownership at the Jackson 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) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Jackson County History
Jackson County was founded in 1837 and is located along the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,485. The county includes Maquoketa Caves State Park and several river towns with historic charm. Additional historical information is available on the county’s Wikipedia page.
