Washington County Iowa Land Information
Explore farmland opportunities in Washington County, Iowa. This page provides average land values, auction history, CSR2 ratings, yields, and local agricultural resources to help buyers and sellers make informed decisions. If you have questions or would like a FREE farm appraisal, contact your local Washington County land expert.
Location: Southeast Iowa
Average Farmland Value: $13,530.77 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)
Washington County recorded 2 farmland auctions totaling 152 acres. The average price was $13,025 per acre, with an average of $191.50 per CSR2 point.
2024 Land Auctions
In 2024, 11 farmland auctions sold 902.53 acres. The average farmland price was $13,622.73 per acre, with $201.22 per CSR2 point.
2023 Land Auctions
Seven farmland auctions in 2023 totaled 724.20 acres. The average price was $11,102.86 per acre, with $201 per CSR2 point.
2022 Land Auctions
There was 1 farmland auction totaling 94.79 acres. The average price reached $11,000 per acre, with $301.31 per CSR2 point.
2021 Land Auctions
Washington County saw 9 farmland auctions selling 729.74 acres. The average price was $13,031.44 per acre, with $235 per CSR2 point.
2020 Land Auctions
Nine farmland auctions in 2020 totaled 567.12 acres. The average price was $8,772.22 per acre, with $147.67 per CSR2 point.
County Agricultural Data
- Average CSR2 Rating: 68
- 2023 USDA Average Corn Yield: 188.3 bushels per acre
- 2023 USDA Average Soybean Yield: 60.1 bushels per acre
- ISU Average Cash Rent per Acre: $240
- ISU Average Pasture Rent per Acre: $50–$100
Towns in Washington County
Washington, Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, Brighton, Ainsworth, Crawfordsville, West Chester, Coppock
Adjacent Counties
Iowa, Johnson, Louisa, Henry, Jefferson, Keokuk
County Seat
Additional County Resources
- County Website: Washington County Website
- Farm Service Agency: Washington 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.
Washington County History
Established in 1838 and renamed in 1839 to honor George Washington, Washington County is located in southeast Iowa and forms part of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat, Washington, developed as an early agricultural and commercial center. As of the 2020 census, Washington County has a population of 22,565 residents. Additional historical details are available on Wikipedia.
Location of Washington County highlighted on the Iowa state map.
