Shelby County Iowa Land Information
Discover farmland opportunities in Shelby County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to support your property research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, contact your local Shelby County land expert today.
Location: Western Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $11,718.15 per acre. For the most up-to-date value or to find out 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)
3 farmland auctions totaling 545 acres. Average price: $10,200 per acre and $172.50 per CSR2.
2024 Land Auctions
10 farmland auctions totaling 1,138.803 acres. The average price was $12,173.60 per acre, with an average of $208.50 per CSR2.
2023 Land Auctions
21 farmland auctions totaling 1,992.229 acres. The average sale price was $13,128.57 per acre, with $/CSR2 at $224.42.
2022 Land Auctions
11 farmland auctions totaling 1,474.77 acres. Farmland averaged $14,572.73 per acre and $209.45 per CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
20 farmland auctions totaling 2,948.77 acres. The average price reached $11,548 per acre, with $/CSR2 at $173.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 69.6
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 196 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 53 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $276
- ISU Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Shelby County
Harlan, Earling, Elk Horn, Westphalia, Defiance, Panama, Irwin, Portsmouth, Kirkman, Tennant, Jacksonville, Corley
Adjacent Counties
Crawford, Audubon, Cass, Pottawattamie, Harrison
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Shelby County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Shelby County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, sales, and ownership at the Shelby County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching land values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Shelby County History
Shelby County was founded in 1851 and named after General Isaac Shelby, a hero of the American Revolutionary War and the first Governor of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population is 11,746. The historic Shelby County Courthouse, constructed in 1892, remains a landmark today. More historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
