Warren County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Warren County, Iowa. This page provides average land values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Warren County land expert.
Location: Southern Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $9,492.31 per acre. For the most up-to-date 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)
Warren County recorded 1 farmland auction totaling 143.14 acres. The average price was $9,000 per acre, with an average of $293 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, 12 farmland auctions sold 673.12 acres. The average farmland price was $9,533.33 per acre, with $172.48 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Eleven farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 714.70 acres. The average price was $10,331.82 per acre, with $173.68 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There were 23 farmland auctions totaling 1,826.59 acres. The average price reached $11,332.61 per acre, with $266.58 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Warren County saw six farmland auctions selling 407.74 acres. The average price was $8,100 per acre, with $163.20 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 57.3
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 199.2 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 57.9 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $203
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Warren County
Ackworth, Bevington, Carlisle, Cumming, Des Moines, Hartford, Indianola, Lacona, Martensdale, Milo, New Virginia, Norwalk, Sandyville, Spring Hill, St. Marys, West Des Moines
Adjacent Counties
Polk, Marion, Lucas, Clarke, Madison
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Warren County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Warren County FSA Office
- County Assessor: Access parcel data, ownership, sales history, and more via the Assessor Page.
FREE Farm Appraisal
If you’re researching farmland values, fill out our contact form or call Land Broker David Whitaker at 515-996-LAND (5263) for a complimentary farmland appraisal.
Warren County History
Established in 1846, Warren County is located in southern Iowa and was named after Joseph Warren, a general in the American Revolutionary War. The county seat, Indianola, developed as a regional center for agriculture and education. As of the 2020 census, Warren County has a population of 52,403 residents. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Warren County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
