Pocahontas County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Pocahontas County, Iowa. Review typical land prices, recent auction results, CSR2 data, cash rents, and local towns to support your farmland search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Pocahontas County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,037.60 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)
Pocahontas County has conducted 4 farmland auctions in 2025, selling 239.5 acres. The average price reached $9,866 per acre, with an average of $121.25 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, 11 farmland auctions took place, totaling 954.74 acres. The county averaged $11,463.64 per acre and $145.64 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
In 2023, 15 farmland auctions were held, selling 1,526.93 acres. The average price was $11,940 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $150.40.
2022 Land Auctions
Eight farmland auctions occurred in 2022, covering 1,035.4 acres. The average value reached $13,000 per acre, with $171.13 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
In 2021, the county reported 6 farmland auctions involving 568 acres. The average price reached $12,073 per acre, with an average of $150 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 81.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 218.1 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 62 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $270
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Pocahontas County
Pocahontas, Rolfe, Laurens, Fonda, Havelock, Plover, Varina, Palmer
Adjacent Counties
Palo Alto, Humboldt, Webster, Calhoun, Sac, Buena Vista, Clay
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Additional County Resources
- County Website: Pocahontas County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Pocahontas County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, ownership, taxes, and sales at the Pocahontas County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Pocahontas County History
Growth in Pocahontas County began in the mid-1800s as settlers established small agricultural communities across the prairie. Formed in 1851, the county was named after Pocahontas, the well-known Native American woman from Jamestown, Virginia. Additional historical details can be found on Wikipedia.
Location of Pocahontas County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
