Monona County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Monona County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to assist your property search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Monona County land expert today.
Location: Western Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,415.21 per acre. For the latest county average or to learn 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)
In 2025, Monona County completed 13 farmland auctions involving 1,687.13 acres. The average price reached $9,006.82 per acre, with an average of $146.91 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county held 15 farmland auctions, moving 1,913.05 acres. Farmland averaged $9,714.71 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 settled at $143.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, Monona County conducted 10 farmland auctions totaling 978.88 acres. The average price was $9,971.11 per acre, with $160.50 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
Throughout 2022, the county recorded 12 farmland auctions covering 1,738.23 acres. Land values averaged $10,181.25 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $173.57.
2021 Land Auctions
Back in 2021, Monona County saw 27 farmland auctions, representing 3,324 acres. The average farmland price reached $7,931 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $135.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 59.1
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 165 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 50 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $276
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Monona County
Blencoe, Castana, Mapleton, Moorhead, Onawa, Rodney, Soldier, Turin, Ute, Whiting
Adjacent Counties
Woodbury, Crawford, Harrison, Burt County, NE, Thurston County, NE
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Monona County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Monona County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership details on the Monona 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.
Monona County History
Monona County, established in 1851, is located in western Iowa and had a population of 8,751 as of the 2020 census. Lewis and Clark traveled through the region in 1804 during their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase. The area was later memorialized as Lewis and Clark State Park. The county was officially organized in 1854, and the county seat moved from Ashton (Bloomfield) to Onawa in 1858. Additional historical details are available on the county’s Wikipedia page.
