Marshall County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Marshall County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to guide your property search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Marshall County land expert today.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $10,622.71 per acre. For the latest average or to find out what your farm is worth, 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)
To date, the county has held 8 farmland auctions in 2025. However, no acres have officially closed, so average price and $/CSR2 data are not yet available.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, Marshall County completed 19 farmland auctions totaling 642.57 acres. The average price was $10,622.71 per acre, with an average of $163.80 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, the county recorded 19 farmland auctions involving 2,401.83 acres. Farmland averaged $14,228.42 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 reached $177.32.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, 10 farmland auctions took place, selling 1,247.10 acres. The average price was $11,667.60 per acre, with $162.70 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
The county hosted 10 farmland auctions in 2021, covering 990 acres. Farmland averaged $11,835 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $136.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 75.7
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 216 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 61 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Marshall County
Albion, Haverhill, Liscomb, Rhodes, Clemons, Ferguson, Gilman, State Center, St. Anthony, Marshalltown, Laurel, LeGrand, Melbourne
Adjacent Counties
Hardin, Grundy, Tama, Jasper, Story
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Marshall County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Marshall County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership details on the Marshall County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Marshall County History
Marshall County was formed on January 13, 1846, and named after U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. Additional historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
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Marshall County highlighted in red on the Iowa county map, showing its position in central Iowa.
