Lee County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Lee County, Iowa. This page outlines farmland values, auction activity, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Lee County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $8,291.30 per acre. For the most current Lee County farmland value or a personalized 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)
Two farmland auctions sold 131.67 acres. Sales averaged $6,412.50 per acre.
Land Auctions in 2024
Eighteen farmland auctions sold 1,538.20 acres. Sales averaged $8,500.06 per acre, with an average of $177.08 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Fourteen farmland auctions sold 1,133.83 acres. Sales averaged $8,548.85 per acre, with an average of $171.10 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Six farmland auctions sold 568.46 acres. Sales averaged $10,417.20 per acre, with an average of $175.10 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Ten farmland auctions sold 721.40 acres. Sales averaged $7,400 per acre, with an average of $150.35 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 52.3
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 203.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 66.1 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $204
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Lee County
Fort Madison, Keokuk, West Point, Donnellson, Montrose, Denmark, Mooar, Sandusky, Houghton, Franklin, St. Paul, Wever, Argyle
Adjacent Counties
Henry, Des Moines, Van Buren, Henderson County (Illinois), Hancock County (Illinois), Clark County (Missouri)
County Seat
Fort Madison and Keokuk
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Lee County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Lee County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Parcel data, taxes, ownership records, and recent land sales are available on the Lee County Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Lee County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Lee County History
Lee County is the southernmost county in Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,555. The county seats are Fort Madison and Keokuk. Lee County was established in 1836. The origin of the county’s name is debated and may reference early land investors, Robert E. Lee, or explorer Albert Lea. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Lee County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
