Johnson County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Johnson County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction activity, local towns, and other key agricultural resources to support your property research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, reach out to your local Johnson County land expert today.
Location: East Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $8,800 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)
Johnson County has conducted zero farmland auctions so far in 2025. No acres were sold at auction, resulting in an average of $0 per acre and an average return of $0 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, two farmland auctions took place across the county, totaling 157.55 acres. These sales resulted in an average price of $8,800 per acre. Furthermore, the average $/CSR2 reached $135.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, three farmland auctions were recorded, involving 289.75 acres. Land values averaged $11,083.33 per acre. Meanwhile, the average $/CSR2 increased to $207.50.
2022 Land Auctions
Throughout 2022, no farmland auctions were conducted. As a result, no acres were sold, and no average price per acre or $/CSR2 data was recorded.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, seven farmland auctions occurred, moving 578 acres. Farmland values averaged $16,370 per acre, with an average return of $218 per CSR2 point.
2020 Land Auctions
Looking back to 2020, two farmland auctions took place across the county, totaling 107 acres. Land averaged $8,450 per acre. Moreover, the average $/CSR2 was $216.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 65
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 203.1 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56.5 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $277
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $53
Towns in Johnson County
Coralville, Hills, Iowa City, Lone Tree, North Liberty, Oxford, Shueyville, Solon, Swisher, Tiffin, University Heights
Adjacent Counties
Benton County, Cedar County, Iowa County, Linn County, Muscatine County, Louisa County, Washington County
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Johnson County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Johnson County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, and sales records at the Johnson County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Johnson County History
Formed in 1837 during the early organization of eastern Iowa, Johnson County originally carried the name of U.S. Vice President Richard M. Johnson. In 2020, the namesake was officially changed to honor Lulu Merle Johnson, the first Black woman in Iowa to earn a doctorate. Iowa City serves as the county seat and is home to the University of Iowa. Additional historical insights are available on the county’s Wikipedia page.
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Location of Johnson County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
