Ringgold County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Ringgold County, Iowa. This page provides insight into farmland values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Ringgold County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $5,312.50 per acre. For the most current Ringgold County farmland value or a personalized valuation, 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)
One farmland auction sold 235 acres. Sales averaged $4,500 per acre, with an average of $82.73 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
Three farmland auctions sold 374.43 acres. Sales averaged $5,583.33 per acre, with an average of $142.50 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Three farmland auctions sold 346.77 acres. Sales averaged $6,333.33 per acre, with an average of $135.33 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Twelve farmland auctions sold 1,175.90 acres. Sales averaged $4,742.83 per acre, with an average of $126.14 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Three farmland auctions sold 233.77 acres. Sales averaged $3,566.67 per acre, with an average of $154.33 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 50.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 162.7 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 47.9 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Ringgold County
Mount Ayr, Diagonal, Kellerton, Sun Valley Lake, Tingley, Redding, Benton, Delphos, Maloy, Ellston, Beaconsfield, Clearfield, Shannon City
Adjacent Counties
Union, Decatur, Harrison County (Missouri), Worth County (Missouri), Taylor
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Ringgold County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Ringgold County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Parcel data, taxes, landowner records, and recent sales are available on the Ringgold County Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Ringgold County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Ringgold County History
Ringgold County was established in 1847 and named after Major Samuel Ringgold, a hero of the Battle of Palo Alto during the Mexican–American War. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,663, making it one of the least populous counties in Iowa. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Ringgold County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
