Pottawattamie County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. This page provides average land values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Pottawattamie County land expert.
Location: Southwest Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $12,855.56 per acre. For the most up-to-date 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)
Pottawattamie County recorded 2 farmland auctions totaling 223.24 acres. The average price was $11,700 per acre, with an average of $169 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, eight farmland auctions sold 896.70 acres. The average farmland price was $13,185.71 per acre, with $221.17 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Fifteen farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 1,510.86 acres. The average price was $9,984 per acre, with $158 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 11 farmland auctions totaling 1,496 acres. The average price reached $9,445 per acre, with $150 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Pottawattamie County saw 24 farmland auctions selling 3,070 acres. The average price was $10,310 per acre, with $145 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 68
- 2021 USDA Average Corn Yield: 217.4 bushels per acre
- 2021 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 63.5 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $287
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $58–$87
Towns in Pottawattamie County
Avoca, Carson, Carter Lake, Council Bluffs, Crescent, Hancock, Macedonia, McClelland, Minden, Neola, Oakland, Treynor, Underwood, Walnut
Adjacent Counties
Harrison, Shelby, Cass, Montgomery, Mills, Sarpy County, NE, Douglas County, NE, Washington County, NE
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Pottawattamie County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Pottawattamie County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, ownership, sales history, and more via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Pottawattamie County History
Established in 1848, Pottawattamie County is located along Iowa’s western border, with Council Bluffs serving as the county seat. The county is named after the Potawatomi Native American tribe, who historically inhabited the region. Its location along the Missouri River helped shape early settlement and trade. As of the 2020 census, the county has a population of 93,667 residents. Additional historical information is available on Wikipedia.
Location of Pottawattamie County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
