Van Buren County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Van Buren County, Iowa. This page outlines farmland values, auction activity, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your Van Buren County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $6,985.14 per acre. For the most current Van Buren 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)
One farmland auction sold 68.93 acres. Sales averaged $7,675 per acre, with an average of $212 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2024
Nine farmland auctions sold 614.15 acres. Sales averaged $6,870.17 per acre, with an average of $226 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2023
Six farmland auctions sold 362 acres. Sales averaged $8,033.33 per acre, with an average of $254.97 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2022
Fifteen farmland auctions sold 1,886.21 acres. Sales averaged $5,730.36 per acre, with an average of $207.46 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2021
Four farmland auctions sold 396.66 acres. Sales averaged $6,125 per acre, with an average of $144.33 per CSR2 point.
Land Auctions in 2020
Eighteen farmland auctions sold 1,139.05 acres. Sales averaged $3,773.61 per acre, with an average of $132.17 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 49
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 189.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 59.3 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $204
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Van Buren County
Keosauqua, Farmington, Milton, Birmingham, Bonaparte, Stockport, Cantril, Douds, Leando, Mount Sterling
Adjacent Counties
Jefferson, Henry, Lee, Clarke, Davis
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Van Buren County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Van Buren County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Parcel data, taxes, ownership records, and recent land sales are available on the Van Buren County Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
To learn more about farmland values in Van Buren County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Van Buren County History
Van Buren County was formed on December 7, 1836, and named for U.S. President Martin Van Buren. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,203. The county seat, Keosauqua, is home to the oldest continuously operating courthouse in Iowa and the second oldest in the United States. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Van Buren County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
