Montgomery County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Montgomery County, Iowa. This page outlines average land values, auction activity, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local agricultural resources to help landowners, buyers, and investors make informed decisions. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Montgomery County land agent.
Location: Southwest Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $7,050 per acre. For the most current county farmland value or to learn what your farm may be 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)
Montgomery County recorded 2 farmland auctions totaling 190.30 acres. Sales averaged $7,050 per acre, with an average of $118.50 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
There were no farmland auctions recorded in Montgomery County in 2024.
Land Auctions in 2023
Seven farmland auctions were held totaling 966.86 acres. The average farmland price was $8,671.43 per acre, with $135.29 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
One farmland auction sold 69.49 acres. The average farmland price was $10,200 per acre, with $170 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Montgomery County recorded 11 farmland auctions totaling 1,804.43 acres. Sales averaged $8,110.45 per acre, with $118 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 68.6
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 206.2 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 54.6 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $243
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Montgomery County
Coburg, Elliott, Grant, Red Oak, Stanton, Villisca
Adjacent Counties
Pottawattamie, Cass, Adams, Page, Mills
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Montgomery County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Montgomery County FSA
- County Assessor: View parcel data, ownership, taxes, and sales history on the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you are researching farmland values in Montgomery County, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary appraisal.
Montgomery County History
Established in 1851, Montgomery County is located in southwest Iowa and was named after Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general killed in 1775. The county seat, Red Oak, serves as the county’s governmental and agricultural hub. As of the 2020 census, Montgomery County has a population of 10,330 residents. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Montgomery County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
