Jefferson County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Jefferson County, Iowa. This page highlights farmland values, auction results, CSR2 data, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Jefferson County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $8,682.14 per acre. For the most current county farmland value or a personalized farm valuation, 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)
Three farmland auctions in 2025 sold 158.75 acres. Sales averaged $14,100 per acre, with an average of $163 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
Fifteen farmland auctions in 2024 sold 1,061.49 acres. Sales averaged $8,265.38 per acre, with an average of $159.64 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Seventeen farmland auctions in 2023 sold 1,602.64 acres. Sales averaged $8,548.69 per acre, with an average of $153.63 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Seven farmland auctions in 2022 sold 731.59 acres. Sales averaged $10,350 per acre, with an average of $162.40 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Thirty-one farmland auctions in 2021 sold 2,799.85 acres. Sales averaged $7,510.90 per acre, with an average of $130.01 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2020
Five farmland auctions in 2020 sold 452.17 acres. Sales averaged $5,120 per acre, with an average of $115.67 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 61
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 195.1 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 57.9 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $240
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Jefferson County
Fairfield, Batavia, Maharishi Vedic City, Libertyville, Lockridge, Packwood, Pleasant Plain, Coppock
Adjacent Counties
Keokuk, Washington, Henry, Van Buren, Wapello
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Jefferson County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Jefferson County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Parcel records, ownership data, and recent sales are available on the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Jefferson County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Jefferson County History
Jefferson County was formed in 1839 and named after U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. The county seat is Fairfield, and the population was 15,663 as of the 2020 census. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Jefferson County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
