Lucas County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Lucas County, Iowa. This page provides farmland values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local resources to support landowners, buyers, and investors. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Lucas County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $7,564 per acre. For the most up-to-date county farmland 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)
Lucas County recorded no farmland auctions in 2025 as of April.
2024 Land Auctions
Three farmland auctions in 2024 sold 524.88 acres. The average farmland price was $7,564 per acre.
2023 Land Auctions
Two farmland auctions in 2023 sold 464.34 acres. The average farmland price was $5,583 per acre.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 23 farmland auctions in 2022 totaling 2,417.38 acres. The average farmland price was $6,004.76 per acre, with an average of $135.64 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Eight farmland auctions in 2021 sold 1,224.53 acres. The average farmland price was $4,615.63 per acre, with an average of $198.35 per CSR2 point.
2020 Land Auctions
Eight farmland auctions in 2020 sold 553.39 acres. The average farmland price was $2,982.50 per acre, with an average of $112 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 43.8
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 173.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 51.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Lucas County
Chariton, Russell, Lucas, Williamson, Derby
Adjacent Counties
Warren, Marion, Monroe, Wayne, Clarke
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Lucas County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Lucas County FSA Office
- County Assessor: View parcel data, ownership, taxes, and sales history via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you are researching farmland values in Lucas County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary appraisal.
Lucas County History
Established in 1846, Lucas County is named after Robert Lucas, the first Governor of the Iowa Territory. The county seat is Chariton. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 8,634. Additional historical information is available on Wikipedia.
Location of Lucas County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
