Story County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Story County, Iowa. Find details about typical land prices, recent auctions, local towns, and other key resources to guide your property search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Story County land expert today.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $15,862.86 per acre. For the latest average 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)
Only one farmland auction has taken place in 2025. It involved 40 acres. Because the sale data is still being finalized, the average price per acre and the average $/CSR2 are not yet available.
2024 Land Auctions
During 2024, the county hosted 16 farmland auctions, moving 1,223.04 acres. As a result, the average price reached $15,862.86 per acre, with an average of $174.92 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Throughout 2023, another 16 auctions took place, totaling 12,539.95 acres. That year’s land values averaged $15,235.36 per acre, and the $/CSR2 figure reached $193.31.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, the county completed 10 farmland auctions. Those sales covered 961.43 acres and produced an average value of $16,190 per acre, along with $185.27 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Activity remained strong in 2021. The county recorded 9 auctions involving 1,118 acres. Average values reached $14,474 per acre, while the average $/CSR2 was $167.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 80.2
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 211 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 64 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Story County
Ames, Huxley, Roland, Cambridge, Kelley, Sheldahl, Collins, Maxwell, Slater, Colo, McCallsburg, Story City, Gilbert, Nevada, Zearing
Townships
Lafayette, Howard, Warren, Lincoln, Franklin, Milford, Richland, Sherman, Washington, Grant, Nevada, New Albany, Palestine, Union, Indian Creek, Collins
Adjacent Counties
Hamilton, Marshall, Jasper, Marion, Warren, Madison, Dallas
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Additional County Resources
- County Website: Story County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Story County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership details on the Story 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.
Story County History
Story County began as open prairie with scattered groves along major streams. The county was established in 1846, formally organized in 1853, and covers 576 square miles. It was named in honor of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story. You can find additional historical information on Wikipedia.
