Mills County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Mills County, Iowa. This page provides average land values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local agricultural resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Mills County land expert.
Location: Southwest Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $12,789.88 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)
Mills County recorded 3 farmland auctions totaling 445.33 acres. The average price was $14,806.33 per acre, with an average of $172.33 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, seven farmland auctions sold 953.65 acres. The average farmland price was $11,580 per acre, with $166 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Thirteen farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 1,225.62 acres. The average price was $12,407.69 per acre, with $177.20 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There were nine farmland auctions totaling 1,194.55 acres. The average price reached $9,783.33 per acre, with $133.13 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Mills County saw seven farmland auctions selling 1,113.06 acres. The average price was $9,621.43 per acre, with $134.67 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 71
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 204.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 53.3 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $243
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Mills County
Emerson, Glenwood, Hastings, Henderson, Malvern, Pacific Junction, Silver City, Tabor
Adjacent Counties
Pottawattamie, Montgomery, Fremont
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Mills County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Mills 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.
Mills County History
Established in 1851, Mills County is located in southwest Iowa and was named after Major Frederick Mills of Burlington, Iowa, who was killed during the Mexican–American War. The county seat, Glenwood, has long served as an agricultural and regional service center. As of the 2020 census, Mills County has a population of 14,484 residents. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Mills County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
