Marion County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Marion 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 Marion County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $10,579.08 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)
Marion County recorded 2 farmland auctions totaling 52.79 acres. The average price was $9,174.50 per acre, with an average of $173 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, 10 farmland auctions sold 979.64 acres. The average farmland price was $10,860 per acre, with $175.71 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Nine farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 871.36 acres. The average price was $8,885.11 per acre, with $142.57 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 22 farmland auctions totaling 2,136.92 acres. The average price reached $8,328 per acre, with $137 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Marion County saw nine farmland auctions selling 827.48 acres. The average price was $16,857 per acre, with $209 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 59.7
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 203.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 56 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Marion County
Bussey, Hamilton, Harvey, Knoxville, Marysville, Melcher-Dallas, Pella, Pleasantville, Swan
Adjacent Counties
Jasper, Mahaska, Monroe, Lucas, Warren
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Marion County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Marion 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.
Marion County History
Established in 1845, Marion County is located in southern Iowa and was named after Francis Marion, a brigadier general in the American Revolutionary War. The county seat, Knoxville, developed as a regional agricultural and industrial center. As of the 2020 census, Marion County has a population of 33,414 residents. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Marion County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
