Jones County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Jones 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 Jones County land expert today.
Location: East Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,096.15 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: $12,206 per acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of April 2025)
No farmland auctions have taken place in 2025.
2024 Land Auctions
The county held 15 farmland auctions totaling 901.73 acres. The average price was $9,096.15 per acre, with an average of $245.30 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 4 farmland auctions totaling 504.01 acres. The average sale price was $10,950 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $247.
2022 Land Auctions
Two farmland auctions were held, covering 194 acres. Farmland averaged $15,400 per acre and $289 per CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
The county recorded 5 farmland auctions totaling 670 acres. The average price reached $13,080 per acre, with $/CSR2 at $191.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 61
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 190.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 54.5 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $304
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $92–$110
Towns in Jones County
Anamosa, Cascade, Martelle, Monticello, Morley, Olin, Onslow, Oxford Junction, Wyoming
Adjacent Counties
Delaware, Dubuque, Jackson, Clinton, Cedar, Linn
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Jones County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Jones County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, sales, and ownership at the Jones 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.
Jones County History
Jones County was founded in 1837 and named for George Wallace Jones, a U.S. Senator and early Iowa statesman. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,638. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county covers 577 square miles, with 576 square miles of land. More historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
