Kossuth County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Kossuth County, Iowa. Review average land prices, auction results, local towns, and agricultural data to support your farmland decisions. For a FREE farm valuation or answers to your land questions, contact your local Kossuth County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,641.67 per acre. For the latest average 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 been reported in 2025, and no price-per-acre or CSR2 data is available at this time.
2024 Land Auctions
Kossuth County conducted 13 farmland auctions in 2024, covering 1,522.34 acres. Sales averaged $11,641.67 per acre, with an average of $169.20 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
There were 23 farmland auctions in 2023 totaling 2,144.73 acres. The average sale price was $13,563.76 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $174.62.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, 18 auctions were held, selling 2,092.21 acres. Farmland averaged $13,719.29 per acre, with $181.35 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
The county recorded 38 farmland auctions in 2021 totaling 4,766.41 acres. The average price per acre was $12,442, while the average $/CSR2 was $163.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 78.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 193.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 57.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Kossuth County
Algona, Bancroft, Burt, Fenton, Lakota, Ledyard, Lone Rock, Lu Verne, Swea City, Titonka, Wesley, West Bend, Whittemore
Adjacent Counties
Martin County, MN, Faribault County, MN, Winnebago, Hancock, Humboldt, Palo Alto, Emmet
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Kossuth County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Kossuth County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership data via the Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, complete our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Kossuth County History
Kossuth County was founded on January 15, 1851. Named after Hungarian statesman Lajos Kossuth, it later expanded northward with the addition of former Bancroft County. As of the 2020 census, the county population is 14,828. More historical information can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Kossuth County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
