Tama County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Tama County, Iowa. Access typical land prices, recent auction results, local towns, and key resources to support your land search. If you’d like a FREE farm valuation or have questions, contact your local Tama County land expert today.
Location: Central Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $12,360 per acre. For the newest county 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)
Tama County held 2 farmland auctions in early 2025, selling 288.45 acres. The average price reached $10,825 per acre, and the average price per CSR2 point was $140/CSR2.
2024 Land Auctions
Throughout 2024, the county completed 3 farmland auctions totaling 311.63 acres. Farmland averaged $13,383.33 per acre, with the average $/CSR2 finishing at $185/CSR2.
2023 Land Auctions
During 2023, Tama County saw 16 farmland auctions. Across those sales, 1,719.26 acres changed hands. The average price landed at $13,297.36 per acre, and the average price per CSR2 reached $171/CSR2.
2022 Land Auctions
In 2022, the county recorded 9 farmland auctions. Collectively, these sales involved 982.79 acres. Farmland averaged $12,400 per acre, while the $/CSR2 settled at $153.40/CSR2.
2021 Land Auctions
Looking back to 2021, there were 6 farmland auctions totaling 648 acres. Buyers paid an average of $12,562 per acre, and the average $/CSR2 was $160/CSR2.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 70.3
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 133.5 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 55.2 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $271
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Tama County
Chelsea, Garwin, Lincoln, Toledo, Clutier, Gladbrook, Montour, Traer, Dysart, LeGrand, Tama, Vining, Elberon
Adjacent Counties
Grundy, Black Hawk, Benton, Poweshiek, Marshall
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Tama County Official Website
- Farm Service Agency: Tama County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel IDs, taxes, and ownership details on the Tama 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.
Tama County History
Tama County was established on February 17, 1843, and named in honor of Taimah, a leader of the Meskwaki people. As of the 2020 census, the population was 17,135. Additional historical details can be found on the county’s Wikipedia page.
