Taylor County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Taylor County, Iowa. This page highlights farmland values, auction results, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Taylor County land expert.
Location: Southwest Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $7,316.67 per acre. For the most current Taylor 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)
Four farmland auctions sold 607.97 acres. Sales averaged $5,650 per acre, with an average of $136 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
Seven farmland auctions sold 878.46 acres. Sales averaged $7,792.86 per acre, with an average of $131.83 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Three farmland auctions sold 312 acres. Sales averaged $8,907 per acre, with an average of $171 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Two farmland auctions sold 250 acres. Sales averaged $6,225 per acre, with an average of $180.36 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
No farmland auctions were recorded in 2021.
Land Auctions in 2020
Fourteen farmland auctions sold 1,455.85 acres. Sales averaged $4,409.64 per acre, with an average of $113.14 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 63
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 192.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 54.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $243
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Taylor County
Bedford, Blockton, Clearfield, Conway, Gravity, Lenox, New Market, Sharpsburg
Adjacent Counties
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Taylor County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Taylor County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Property records, parcel data, and recent land sales are available on the Taylor County Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Taylor County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Taylor County History
Taylor County was established in 1847 and named after Zachary Taylor, a U.S. general and the 12th President of the United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 5,896. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Taylor County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
