Muscatine County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Muscatine County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auction activity, local towns, and essential agricultural data to support your research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal, your local Muscatine County land expert is ready to assist.
Location: East Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,900 per acre. For the most current value 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, one farmland auction took place in Muscatine County, selling 102.53 acres. The average price was $12,250 per acre, and the average return was $173 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, two farmland auctions were held, totaling 241.59 acres. Farmland averaged $11,725 per acre, with an average of $187 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, nine farmland auctions occurred, representing 946.08 acres. The average price reached $12,029.56 per acre, while the average return measured $161.83 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, fourteen farmland auctions were completed, totaling 1,448 acres. Land values averaged $10,648 per acre, producing an average return of $164 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Throughout 2021, twelve farmland auctions were conducted, selling 707 acres. The average price achieved was $8,675 per acre with an average return of $159 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 64
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 211.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 62.4 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $223
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $92–110
Towns in Muscatine County
Atalissa, Blue Grass, Conesville, Durant, Fruitland, Muscatine, Nichols, Stockton, Walcott, West Liberty, Wilton
Adjacent Counties
Cedar County,
Johnson County,
Louisa County,
Rock Island County (Illinois),
Scott County
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Muscatine County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Muscatine County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, property taxes, and land sales at the Muscatine County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, submit our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Muscatine County History
Early development in Muscatine County was shaped by its position along the Mississippi River. Established in 1836 during the Wisconsin Territory period, the county was created from part of Des Moines County. One commonly accepted origin of the county’s name links it to Muscatine Island and the Mascouten tribe, who inhabited the region before westward settlement. More historical information is available on the county’s Wikipedia page.
Location of Muscatine County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
