O’Brien County Iowa Land Information
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Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: O’Brien County’s average farmland value is $15,569.23 per acre. For the latest county average or a custom valuation of your property, 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)
The county recorded 1 farmland auction in 2025, totaling 77.12 acres. The average price reached $18,500 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 came in at $205.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, there were 25 farmland auctions involving 2,041.72 acres. Sales averaged $15,452 per acre, with an average of $170.24 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, the county completed 18 farmland auctions and moved 1,834.67 acres. Farmland values averaged $17,501.69 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 figure reached $195.13.
2022 Land Auctions
The 2022 sales year saw 22 farmland auctions totaling 2,299.48 acres. The average price was $16,775 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $201.70.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, the county recorded 22 auctions, covering 1,971.35 acres. The average price was $13,840.91 per acre, with an average of $162.95 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 91.4
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 212.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 65.4 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in O’Brien County
Primghar, Paullina, Sutherland, Sanborn, Hartley, Calumet, Archer
Adjacent Counties
Osceola, Clay, Cherokee, Sioux
County Seat:
Additional County Resources
- County Website: O’Brien County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: O’Brien County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership information on the O’Brien County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values in O’Brien County, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary valuation.
O’Brien County History
O’Brien County was officially established on January 15, 1851, named after Irish independence leader William Smith O’Brien. The first settlement formed in 1856, leading to the development of the early courthouse and the eventual founding of Primghar as the permanent county seat. The present courthouse, completed in 1917, remains listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additional details are available on Wikipedia.
O’Brien County highlighted in red on the Iowa state map.
