Wapello County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Wapello County, Iowa. This page provides insight into farmland values, auction activity, CSR2 ratings, crop yields, and local agricultural resources. For questions or a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Wapello County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $6,516.67 per acre. For the most current county farmland value or a personalized farm evaluation, 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)
Two farmland auctions in 2025 sold 54.14 acres. The average farmland price was $6,325 per acre, with an average of $98 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
Four farmland auctions in 2024 sold 260.06 acres. The average farmland price was $6,612.50 per acre, with an average of $283.12 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Ten farmland auctions in 2023 sold 916.95 acres. The average farmland price was $8,690 per acre, with an average of $156.28 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
Seven farmland auctions in 2022 sold 572.57 acres. The average farmland price was $5,317.86 per acre, with an average of $146.91 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Three farmland auctions in 2021 sold 489.88 acres. The average farmland price was $7,375 per acre, with an average of $121.67 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 56.6
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 202.9 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 61.7 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $240
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Wapello County
Ottumwa, Eddyville, Eldon, Agency, Blakesburg, Kirkville, Chillicothe
Adjacent Counties
Mahaska, Keokuk, Jefferson, Davis, Monroe
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Wapello County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Wapello County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, ownership records, taxes, and sales history on the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you are researching farmland values in Wapello County, complete our contact form or call David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263).
Wapello County History
Wapello County is located in southeastern Iowa and was formed in 1843. The county seat is Ottumwa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 35,437. The county was named after Wapello, a Meskwaki chief. Historical information is sourced from Wikipedia.
Location of Wapello County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
