Sioux County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Sioux County, Iowa. Learn about typical land prices, recent auction activity, local towns, and key agricultural data to support your land research. If you’d like a FREE farm appraisal or have questions, contact your local Sioux County land expert today.
Location: Northern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $19,043.39 per acre. For the latest county average or to learn what your farm is worth, call 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)
Sioux County held 6 farmland auctions in 2025, covering 680.25 acres. The average price per acre was $16,600, with an average of $226 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, the county conducted 25 farmland auctions totaling 2,118.2 acres. Farmland averaged $19,629.80 per acre, with an average of $230 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, Sioux County recorded 13 auctions involving 1,121.69 acres. The average price reached $19,200 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $152.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, the county completed 34 farmland auctions. Those sales totaled 2,480.44 acres and averaged $20,410.29 per acre, with an average of $240.33 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
During 2021, Sioux County hosted 46 auctions covering 4,200 acres. The average farmland value that year was $17,850 per acre, with an average of $210 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 85.3
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 211.4 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 64 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $261
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Sioux County
Orange City, Sioux Center, Sheldon, Rock Valley, Hawarden, Hull, Alton, Boyden, Hospers, Ireton, Maurice, Granville
Adjacent Counties
Lyon, O’Brien, Plymouth, Union County, SD, Lincoln County, SD
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Sioux County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Sioux County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, taxes, and ownership information on the Sioux County Assessor Page.
Free Farm Appraisal
If you’re evaluating land values, fill out our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) to request a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Sioux County History
Sioux County was formed in 1851 and has been self-governed since 1860. Named for the Sioux tribe, the county saw significant Dutch immigration beginning in 1869. The county seat moved from Calliope to Orange City in 1872. The Sioux County Courthouse, completed in 1904, remains in use today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additional historical background is available on Wikipedia.
Location of Sioux County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
