Poweshiek County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Poweshiek County, Iowa. Explore typical land prices, recent auctions, nearby towns, and helpful resources to guide your property search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, connect with your local Poweshiek County land expert today.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,656 per acre. For the most current 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)
There was 1 farmland auction in Poweshiek County in 2025. A total of 59 acres sold at auction.
The average price was $11,017 per acre, and the average price per CSR2 point was $380.55.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, Poweshiek County held 6 farmland auctions totaling 714.5 acres.
The average price reached $11,762 per acre, with an average of $195 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2025 (as of April 2025)
Only one farmland auction has taken place in 2025. It involved 59 acres.
The average price reached $11,017 per acre, with an average of $380.55 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county hosted 6 farmland auctions, moving 714.5 acres. The average price reached $11,762 per acre, with an average of $195 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, 3 farmland auctions took place, totaling 224.68 acres. That year’s land values averaged $14,466.67 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $191.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, the county completed 11 farmland auctions. Those sales covered 1,098.65 acres and produced an average value of $8,668.18 per acre, along with $155.60 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
The county recorded 12 farmland auctions in 2021 involving 1,281 acres.
Average values reached $9,888 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $157.
2020 Land Auctions
There were 8 farmland auctions in 2020, selling 790 acres.
The average price reached $8,534 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $119.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 67.9
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 204.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 59.5 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Poweshiek County
Baes City, Ewart, Hartwick, Montezuma, Brooklyn, Grinnell, Malcom, Searsboro, Deep River, Guernsey, Victor
Adjacent Counties
Tama, Marshall, Iowa, Mahaska, Jasper
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Additional County Resources
- County Website: Poweshiek County Official Website
- Additional Agricultural Information: Poweshiek County Farm Service Agency
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, sales, and ownership details on the Poweshiek County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Agent David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Poweshiek County History
Poweshiek County was formed in 1843 and named after Meskwaki Chief Poweshiek (1791–1854). The county’s historic courthouse, completed in 1859, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historical information sourced from Wikipedia.
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Poweshiek County highlighted in red on the Iowa state map.
