MONROE COUNTY, IOWA | FARMLAND PRICES, APPRAISALS AND AUCTIONS

Monroe County Iowa Land Information

Explore farmland opportunities in Monroe County, Iowa. This page outlines farmland values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources to support landowners, buyers, and investors. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Monroe County land expert.

Location: Southern Iowa

Average Farmland Value: $7,578.83 per acre. For the most current county farmland 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)

Monroe County recorded no farmland auctions in 2025 as of April.

2024 Land Auctions

Six farmland auctions in 2024 sold 294 acres. The average farmland price was $7,578.83 per acre, with an average of $144.75 per CSR2 point.

2023 Land Auctions

Ten farmland auctions in 2023 sold 709.02 acres. The average farmland price was $7,576 per acre, with an average of $153.33 per CSR2 point.

2022 Land Auctions

Seven farmland auctions in 2022 sold 530.38 acres. The average farmland price was $5,389.29 per acre, with an average of $123.67 per CSR2 point.

2021 Land Auctions

Three farmland auctions in 2021 sold 282.85 acres. The average farmland price was $3,250 per acre, with an average of $102.67 per CSR2 point.

County Agricultural Data

• Average CSR2 Rating: 48.3
• 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 181.1 bushels per acre
• 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 50.9 bushels per acre
• ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
• ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100

Towns in Monroe County

Albia, Eddyville, Moravia, Lovilia, Melrose

Adjacent Counties

Marion,
Mahaska,
Wapello,
Appanoose,
Lucas

County Seat

Albia

Additional County Resources

• County Website: Monroe County Website
• Farm Service Agency: Monroe County FSA Office
• County Assessor: View parcel data, ownership, taxes, and sales history on the Assessor Page.

FREE Farm Appraisal

If you are researching farmland values in Monroe County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).

Monroe County History

Located in south-central Iowa, Monroe County was originally known as Kishkekosh County and was later renamed for James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States. The county seat is Albia. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 7,577. Additional historical information is available on Wikipedia.