Lyon County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Lyon County, Iowa. This page outlines land values, auction history, CSR2 data, yields, and local agricultural resources to support your farmland decisions. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Lyon County land expert.
Location: Northwestern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $18,581.25 per acre. For the most current value or a personalized evaluation of your farm, 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)
Lyon County recorded 5 farmland auctions totaling 274.88 acres. The average price was $13,560 per acre, averaging $238.25 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
There were 19 farmland auctions totaling 1,307.76 acres. The average price was $19,902.63 per acre, with $281.58 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
There were 17 farmland auctions totaling 1,198.84 acres. The average price was $16,144.12 per acre and $237.94 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Twenty-two farmland auctions sold 1,594.84 acres. The average price was $14,393.18 per acre, at $202.57 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Lyon County held 41 farmland auctions selling 3,729 acres. The average price was $12,317 per acre, with $199 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 75.1
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 200.2 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 60.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Lyon County
Rock Rapids, Inwood, George, Larchwood, Doon, Little Rock, Alvord, Lester
Adjacent Counties
Rock County, MN; Nobles County, MN, Osceola, Sioux, Lincoln County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Lyon County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Lyon County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, and sales via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
Considering selling or evaluating your farmland? Request a FREE appraisal or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Lyon County History
Lyon County, the northwesternmost county in Iowa, was founded in 1851 and later named after Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, a figure in the Mexican–American War and the Civil War. Originally called Buncombe County, the name was changed in 1862. The land was ceded by the Sioux Tribe in 1851. Early settlement was sparse and often dangerous, with several historical accounts of conflict and hardship. Permanent settlement began in 1866, and the population grew rapidly. As of the 2020 census, the population is 11,934. (Source: Wikipedia)
Location of Lyon County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
