Louisa County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Louisa County, Iowa. This page provides average land values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local agricultural resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Louisa County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $8,783.33 per acre. For the most up-to-date value or a personalized farm evaluation, 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)
Louisa County recorded no farmland auctions in 2025 as of April.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, six farmland auctions sold 654.80 acres. The average farmland price was $8,783.33 per acre, with $130.20 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Fourteen farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 1,702.08 acres. The average price was $10,651.07 per acre, with $151.18 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 13 farmland auctions totaling 1,279.87 acres. The average price reached $7,767.62 per acre, with $127.28 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Louisa County saw 14 farmland auctions selling 963.76 acres. The average price was $8,496.43 per acre, with $135.42 per CSR2 point.
2020 Land Auctions
Ten farmland auctions in 2020 totaled 1,074.51 acres. The average price was $5,930 per acre, with $99.78 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 63.7
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 191.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $240
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Louisa County
Wapello, Columbus Junction, Morning Sun, Grandview, Letts, Oakville, Toolesboro
Adjacent Counties
Johnson, Muscatine, Des Moines, Henry, Washington
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Louisa County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Louisa County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, ownership, sales history, and more via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Louisa County History
Established in 1836, Louisa County is located in southeast Iowa along the Mississippi River. The county seat, Wapello, developed as an early trading and agricultural center. As of the 2020 census, Louisa County has a population of 10,837 residents. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Louisa County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
