Mahaska County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Mahaska County, Iowa. This page provides average land values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Mahaska County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,662.57 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)
Mahaska County recorded 1 farmland auction totaling 81.22 acres. The average price was $10,000 per acre, with an average of $154 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, six farmland auctions sold 811.94 acres. The average farmland price was $9,606.33 per acre, with $164.83 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Thirteen farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 1,425.20 acres. The average price was $10,203.85 per acre, with $165.70 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 22 farmland auctions totaling 2,648.29 acres. The average price reached $9,253.41 per acre, with $143.27 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Mahaska County saw 12 farmland auctions selling 1,414.39 acres. The average price was $10,467.50 per acre, with $142.18 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 68.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 214.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 62.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $240
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Mahaska County
Barnes City, Beacon, Eddyville, Fremont, Keomah Village, Leighton, New Sharon, Oskaloosa, Rose Hill, University Park
Adjacent Counties
Jasper, Poweshiek, Keokuk, Wapello, Monroe, Marion
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Mahaska County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Mahaska 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.
Mahaska County History
Organized in 1843, Mahaska County is located in southern Iowa and is named after Chief Mahaska of the Iowa Tribe. The county seat, Oskaloosa, developed as an early center for trade and agriculture. As of the 2020 census, Mahaska County has a population of 22,190 residents. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Mahaska County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
