Iowa Land Information
Discover the various options for acquiring farmland in Mitchell County, Iowa, with in-depth information on typical land prices, current land listings, key towns in the region, and other useful resources to streamline your search for Iowa property. To address any questions or to set up a FREE farm appraisal, reach out to your local Mitchell County land agent.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $13,620.50 is the average price of farmland in the county. To learn the most current county average farmland value or to learn what your farm value is contact Land Broker David Whitaker 515-996-LAND (5263)
Average Farmland Value for Iowa $11,400 an acre
Land Auctions in 2025 (As of April 2025):
There were 2 farmland auctions in Mitchell County in 2025.
There were 237.01 Acres sold at auction.
The average farmland price per acre was $18,419.50
The average $/CSR2 was $207.50/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2024:
There were 6 farmland auctions in Mitchell County in 2024.
There were 515.99 Acres sold at auction.
The average farmland price per acre was $12,020.83
The average $/CSR2 was $160.40/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2023:
There were 7 farmland auctions in Mitchell County in 2023.
There were 972.2 Acres sold at auction.
The average farmland price per acre was $11,950
The average $/CSR2 was $168/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2022:
There was 15 farmland auction in Mitchell County in 2022.
There were 1396 Acres sold at auction.
The average farmland price per acre was $11,697
The average $/CSR2 was $170/ CSR2
Land Auctions in 2021:
There were 10 farmland auctions in Mitchell County in 2021.
There were 1224 Acres sold at auction.
The average farmland price per acre was $13,429
The average $/CSR2 was $171/ CSR2
Average CSR2 Rating: 73.8
2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 171.8
2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 46.9
ISU Average Cash Rent Per Acre: $261
ISU Average County Cash Rent Per Acre Pasture: $50-$100
Towns: Mitchell, Osage, Saint Ansgar, Stacyville, McIntire, Orchard, Little Cedar, Otranto, Carpenter, Toeterville, New Haven, Meyer
Adjacent Counties: Mower County, MN, Howard, Floyd, Cerro Gordo, Worth
County Seat: Osage
County Website: Learn more about the county at Mitchell County Website
Additional Mitchell County Agricultural Informational Website:
Mitchell County Iowa Farm Service Agency
County Assessor: You can learn individual farm information; parcel ID numbers, farm taxes, recent land sales, and even landowners names and mailing addresses on the county Assessor Page here.
FREE Farm Appraisal: Thank you for your interest in the current land values. Fill out our simple contact form or contact David Whitaker your local land agent at 515-966-LAND (5263)
Mitchell County History: Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,565. It is not clear whom the county is named after: the county website mentions John Mitchell, an early surveyor, and an Irish patriot John Mitchel.
Mitchell County was founded in 1851. It was named after John Mitchel, an Irish patriot. The county’s courthouse was completed in 1858, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The courthouse has since been razed.
The information about this county was sourced from the Wikipedia page.
