Linn County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Linn County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, auction results, CSR2 averages, local towns, and key resources to support your search for Iowa farmland. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, contact your local Linn County land expert today.
Location: East Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $26,112 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: $12,206 per acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of April 2025)
There were 2 farmland auctions totaling 20.18 acres. The average price reached $32,999 per acre. Average $/CSR2 is unavailable.
2024 Land Auctions
Two farmland auctions sold 148.41 acres, averaging $19,225 per acre. The average price per CSR2 point was $224.
2023 Land Auctions
Five auctions sold 408.71 acres, averaging $9,984 per acre, with an average of $137 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
Seventeen auctions moved 1,336 acres at an average of $11,329 per acre. The average $/CSR2 reached $219.
2021 Land Auctions
Twelve auctions sold 1,027 acres. Farmland averaged $14,429 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $194.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 68
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 179.5 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 48.1 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $308
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $92–$110
Towns in Linn County
Alburnett, Bertram, Cedar Rapids, Center Point, Central City, Coggon, Ely, Fairfax, Hiawatha, Lisbon, Marion, Mount Vernon, Palo, Prairieburg, Robins, Springville, Walford, Walker
Adjacent Counties
Benton, Buchanan, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, Johnson, Jones
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Linn County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Linn County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Linn 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.
Linn County History
Linn County was established on December 21, 1837, and later organized in 1839. Originally part of the Wisconsin Territory, it became part of the Iowa Territory in 1838. The first county seat was Marion, named after Revolutionary War General Francis Marion, before relocating to Cedar Rapids in 1919. Rail expansion in 1859 helped drive growth across the region. Learn more on Wikipedia.
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Linn County highlighted on the Iowa map, showing its position in East Central Iowa.
